“I am his supporter”, Franck Haise campaigns for Zinédine Zidane as coach of the French team

Thursday 09th January 2025 02:22 PM

Franck Haise supports Zinédine Zidane to succeed Didier Deschamps in 2026. For the OGC Nice coach, it is obvious.

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We knew that time was running out, but his announcement still had the effect of a bomb.

Wednesday January 8, on the set of 1 p.m. TF1, Didier Deschamps confided to cease his duties as coach of the France team at the end of his contract, in 2026. “I’ve done my time”he assured, in a false spontaneous air. According to information from L’Équipe, his decision had been made a long time ago.

A statement that left room for all the assumptions: who to replace him? The names of Bruno Genesio and Thierry Henry have been mentioned, but it is Zinédine Zidane who is the favorite.

Both validated by Philippe Dialloacclaimed by supporters and respected by his peers, the former coach of the great Real Madrid and darling of the French seems to be unanimous.

And this Thursday, January 9, Franck Haise also showed his support for the man everyone calls “Zizou”. “It’s a real no-brainer.”supported the OGC Nice coach during a press conference the day before the match. His team must face Reims on Saturday.

This makes a lot of sense. I am his supporter so that he [Zinédine Zidane] becomes, after Didier, coach of the France team.

Franck Haise, Nice coach
At a press conference this January 9.

Franck Haise also praised the work done by Didier Deschamps with the French team since 2012: “I think we should have a lot of recognition for his work and congratulate him on his achievements.”

“We are very critical of the sport, of the coaches, very critical of the selectors,” he added. Didier Deschamps had indeed been strongly criticized during Euro 2024. His game plans were considered too “boring”.

“But you also have to face reality. To last in this profession means that you have results. You still have to take your hat off”underlined Franck Haise. His name had also been mentioned among the coaches potentially capable of succeeding Deschamps.