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Succession of Deschamps: Mbappé has chosen!

And Marciano

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Holder of a Master’s degree in international law, I realized at the end of my university career that it was important to evolve in a field that you appreciate. Overnight, I decided to put an end to my parents’ dream, who saw in me a future lawyer, to make a living from my passion: sport. Since then, I have covered transfer windows and sports news, trying to keep readers informed as best as possible.

Didier Deschamps’ mandate is coming to an end. After the 2026 World Cup organized in the United States, the coach, world champion in 2018, will be finished. While there are numerous rumors about the future and in particular the next coach, Kylian Mbappé would privately show a preference.

The relationship between Didier Deschamps et Kylian Mbappé has not always been a smooth river and recent differences have revealed some tensions. One thing is certain, cohabitation should not last forever since the coach has announced his departure from theFrench team in 2026.

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Mbappé made his choice

As L’Equipe notes, Mbappé already has a preference for his successor. The French international admires Zinedine Zidanewho did not want to miss the presentation of his compatriot in front of the supporters of the Real Madrid last July. The prospect of seeing him take over from Deschamps does not displease him. This deep respect is mutual.

Zidane had dubbed Mbappé

In June 2023Zidane had praised the qualities of Mbappé. « When you are a coach and there is a player like Kylian, of course you want to coach him. It could happen one day” he said to the sports daily. From 2026?

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