French football icon Zinedine Zidane is set to begin a new chapter with the national team after reportedly signing a contract to become France’s head coach until June 2030.
The development was disclosed by renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who said the agreement had been completed and that the former Real Madrid manager would be officially unveiled by the French Football Federation 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 posted on his social media page.
If confirmed, Zidane will take over from Didier Deschamps, whose 14-year spell with Les Bleus is expected to come to an end following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The appointment would mark an emotional homecoming for one of France’s greatest football figures. As a player, Zidane inspired his country to its first-ever FIFA World Cup triumph in 1998 before leading France to the UEFA European Championship title in 2000.
He was widely regarded as one of the finest midfielders in football history, he also won the Ballon d’Or and enjoyed a glittering club career with Juventus and Real Madrid.
His success continued on the touchline after retiring from football. During two spells as Real Madrid manager, Zidane established himself as one of the game’s elite coaches by leading the Spanish giants to three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles between 2016 and 2018, an achievement unmatched in the modern era of the competition.
He also guided Madrid to two La Liga titles, two FIFA Club World Cups, two UEFA Super Cups and several other major honours, cementing his reputation as one of football’s most successful managers.
Zidane, who has been without a coaching role since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, has long been linked with the France job and has repeatedly expressed his desire to one day manage the national team.
According to Romano, the 54-year-old is expected to lead France into a new era, overseeing the team’s campaign in the 2027 UEFA Nations League, UEFA Euro 2028 and the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Insightlinks Sports Arena recalled that France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended in disappointment after a 2-1 semi-final defeat to eventual champions Spain, before suffering another loss to England in the third-place playoff, bringing Didier Deschamps’ remarkable 14-year reign to a close.
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