Khaberni - The French newspaper "L'Équipe", today Friday, confirmed that the French Football Federation has already started working on the file for appointing Zinedine Zidane as the technical director of the first team.
Despite the desire of the federation president, Philippe Diallo, to wait until the end of the 2026 World Cup to announce Didier Deschamps' successor, the movements have actually begun behind the scenes.
Preparing the Technical Staff
The newspaper "L'Équipe" explained that the current work is not limited to negotiating with Zidane, but also extends to discussing and forming the technical staff that will accompany him in his upcoming mission.
The federation is working to arrange all the details to ensure that "Zizou" is ready to take over immediately after the end of the World Cup which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Respect for Zidane and World Cup Focus
As reported by "L'Équipe", Philippe Diallo mentioned that he greatly admires Zidane and what he has contributed to French football as a player and coach, but he emphasized the necessity to "do everything in its time", confirming that the current focus is on preparing the team for the upcoming world championship.
