Many current Real Madrid fans and players, like Jude Bellingham, feel a strong connection to the club because they grew up admiring Zinedine Zidane during the Galacticos era in the early 2000s.
Zidane has cemented his status as a Real Madrid legend both as a player and a manager. He started as an assistant under Carlo Ancelotti, later achieved remarkable success with three consecutive Champions League titles, and returned to win another La Liga, taking it from Lionel Messi.
After his second departure from Real Madrid, following a challenging 2020/21 season impacted by COVID-19, Zidane’s main goal became managing the French national team.
Zinedine Zidane will soon coach France
His ambition is finally fulfilled after rejecting offers from several top clubs, including PSG, Manchester United, and Juventus. As reported by French outlet RMC Sport via the Madrid Zone, Zidane has agreed to become the next manager of Les Bleus, succeeding Didier Deschamps. He will officially take over after the 2026 World Cup.
It has been a long-held dream for both Real Madrid and French national team supporters to see their iconic player, the star of the 1998 World Cup victory, take over from the increasingly criticized Deschamps.
Although Real Madrid fans missed the chance to see current French superstar Kylian Mbappe and Zidane team up in Spain, their collaboration for France will be a highlight.
For Zidane, a native of Marseille and former Bordeaux player, this opportunity has been a long time coming. His interest in leading the French national team was clear even five years ago, but France remained loyal to Deschamps. With 2026 seen as a pivotal moment, Zidane is ready to pursue glory for his country again after taking a break from the pressures of Real Madrid.
On a personal level, coaching France allows Zidane to move past the disappointment of the 2006 World Cup, where he was the top player but ended his career with a red card that affected the team’s chances in the Final against Italy.
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