Cited to take over from Didier Deschamps when it is time for him to leave the France team, Zinedine Zidane is apparently far from unanimous.
In December 2022, when the French team has just failed at the doors of their third star, rumors about a possible departure of Didier Deschamps emerge. For many, the Blues coach has served his time. It is then certain: he must be replaced by Zinedine Zidane. However, Noël Le Graët decided otherwise and offered a contract extension to DD until 2026 without even consulting the FFF executive committee. The number 1 in French football even makes his controversial remarks about the fact that if Zidane called, he would not answer. Two years later, many have not yet digested and the recent performances of the French team push them to wonder, again, if it is not time for Deschamps to definitively leave his place to Zizou. However, the legend of French football would still be far from unanimous approval.
“There are people who don’t want him”
« We cannot imagine what happens next while respecting whoever is in place. Who doesn't want Zinedine Zidane? You know very well Daniel (Riolo). Le Graët didn't want to, so there's no 'no one'. As far as I'm concerned, now is not the time to talk. Yes, there are people who don't want him. We have time to talk, don't pull worms from my nose today », Explains Jamel Sandjak, president of the Paris Île-de-France League, on RMC, who does not particularly want to comment on the subject despite the insistence of Daniel Riolo.
Without a position since 2021, Zinedine Zidane is still waiting to find the challenge that suits him. Eager to one day become coach of the France team, his path was blocked until the departure of Didier Deschamps. Time for him to do a third short stint at Real Madrid?
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