Zinedine Zidane is set to take over as head coach of the French national team, signing a four-year contract.
Key facts
- •Zinedine Zidane is 54 years old.
- •The new contract will last for four years.
- •Zidane's tenure is scheduled to run until the 2030 World Cup.
- •Didier Deschamps has served as the head coach of the French national team since 2012.
Zinedine Zidane is expected to be officially appointed as the head coach of the French national team on Tuesday. The 54-year-old coach will sign a four-year contract that runs through the 2030 World Cup. This appointment marks the end of the tenure of Didier Deschamps, who has led the team since 2012.
Transition in French Football
The appointment of Zidane signals a change in leadership for the French national squad, known as 'Les Bleus'. He replaces Didier Deschamps, who held the position for 12 years.
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