Zidane appointed French national team manager through 2030

Zinedine Zidane, the renowned French football legend, has reportedly come to an agreement to take the reins as the next head coach of the French national team, with a contract set to run until June 2030.

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On Tuesday, football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano broke the news across his social media platforms, revealing that the former Real Madrid manager has put pen to paper on his contract and is expected to be officially introduced in the coming days.

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Romano took to social media to confirm the development, stating "Zinedine Zidane has signed as the new France coach until June 2030," and adding that Zidane's unveiling as the new head coach is imminent, with the phrase "back to work with France".

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According to Romano, Zidane is slated to lead France in several high-profile tournaments, including the 2027 UEFA Nations League, UEFA Euro 2028, and the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

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Zidane, now 54, has been absent from management since his departure from Real Madrid in 2021, which marked the end of his second stint in charge of the Spanish club.

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During his tenure at Real Madrid, Zidane achieved considerable success, guiding the team to three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles between 2016 and 2018, as well as securing two La Liga championships and numerous other domestic and international trophies.

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Zidane, who famously scored twice as France won the World Cup in 1998, has long been linked to the France coaching position and has previously expressed his interest in managing the national team.

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Current France coach Didier Deschamps, who has been at the helm since 2012, is expected to step down from his position after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.