French football icon Zinedine Zidane has reportedly agreed to take charge of the French national team, with a contract running until June 2030.
Renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano disclosed the development in a Facebook post on Tuesday, stating that the former Real Madrid manager will be officially unveiled in the coming days.
“Zinedine Zidane has signed as the new France coach until June 2030. The story has been confirmed as Zizou will be unveiled as the new head coach in the next days — back to work with France,” Romano wrote, ending with his signature phrase: “Here we go, confirmed.”
According to Romano, Zidane is expected to lead Les Bleus through the 2027 UEFA Nations League, Euro 2028, and the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Zidane, 54, has been out of management since leaving Real Madrid in 2021 after his second spell with the Spanish giants. His tenure at Madrid was marked by extraordinary success, including three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles (2016–2018), two La Liga crowns, and several domestic and international trophies.
A 1998 World Cup winner with France, Zidane has long been linked with the national team job and was widely regarded as the natural successor to Didier Deschamps, who has managed France since 2012. Deschamps is expected to step down after the 2026 World Cup cycle.
As of press time, the French Football Federation has not issued an official statement confirming Zidane’s appointment.
