Zidane says France job was his only ambition
Zinedine Zidane has been named the new coach of the French national football team, succeeding Didier Deschamps. The French Football Federation confirmed the appointment, with Zidane expressing immense joy at taking on the role. He emphasized that coaching France was the only job he wanted, turning down other offers over the past few years. Zidane will lead the team on a four-year contract, aiming to continue their winning legacy.
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- Zinedine Zidane replaces Didier Deschamps, whose tenure began in 2012 and ended earlier this month after France finished fourth at the World Cup.
- Zidane signed a four-year deal that runs until the 2030 World Cup, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
- He turned down multiple club offers over the past four or five years, waiting specifically for the France job.
- Zidane previously coached Real Madrid, leading them to three consecutive Champions League titles in 2016, 2017, and 2018.
- His first game as France coach will be away to Turkey in the UEFA Nations League on September 25, with his first home match against Italy at the Stade de France on October 2.
