“The legendary Frenchman remains the favorite for the next cycle, although there is no final decision yet.”, — write: football.ua
The legendary Frenchman remains the favorite for the next cycle, although there is no final decision yet.
Zinedine Zidane, Getty Images November 18, 2025, 11:53 p.m
However, as the source notes, no official agreements have been signed or agreed upon. Zidane is keen to show respect for current manager Didier Deschamps, who will not leave his post until the end of July.
At the same time, the French Football Federation is fully focused on preparing for the World Cup, but it is Zidane who is considered the favorite for a new stage in the history of the national team.
The French specialist is seen as a candidate capable of continuing the development of the national team after the end of the Deschamps era and supporting the high level of performances of the star-studded team on the international stage.