Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as the new manager of the French national team, “Les Bleus.” During his official presentation on Tuesday, Zidane signed a four-year contract, securing his role with France through to the conclusion of the 2030 World Cup. This marks Zidane’s return to a managerial role following his second departure from Real Madrid in 2021, a period during which he achieved significant success, including three Champions League titles and two La Liga championships. The French football legend, who previously captained the national side to victory in the 1998 World Cup and the Euro 2000 tournament, is set to begin his tenure on September 25th with a match against Turkey in the League of Nations.
A key point of discussion surrounding the appointment involves the leadership structure of the squad. While Kylian Mbappé wore the captain’s armband for France during the 2026 World Cup cycle, Zidane confirmed that discussions regarding the designation of the team captain have not yet taken place. The focus remains on the coach establishing his tactical vision and leadership dynamics with the squad as the team prepares for its upcoming fixtures.
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