Yain Zidane Declares Return To Head Coach, Targets To Take Over The French National Team
Oct 13, 2025
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Zidane said in an interview with Italian sports magazine Gazeta del Rosport on the 13th (Korea time) that `I don't know what the future holds, but I'll be the coach again.'
Zidane began his leadership career as a head coach in 2013 after serving as a technical adviser to Real Madrid after retiring from active duty. Since then, he has made his debut as the first team head coach since 2016 after serving as the B team head coach Castilla and Real Madrid's acting head coach. He stepped down after the 2018 season, but he took the helm again during the 2018-2019 season and led the team until 2021.
As one of the best players in the world, he also performed well as a leader. As Real Madrid coach, he won two Primera Liga titles and three consecutive European Champions League titles. He also won the Super Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup twice. In 2017, he was named FIFA Coach of the Year and was recognized for his performance.
Although there were many interpretations about his next move to build a leadership career only in Real Madrid, Zidane still continued his life as a wild man. Juventus (Italy), who played as an active player, has been considered a strong candidate for Zidane's next appointment. In response, Zidane said, `Juventus is always in my heart. But I don't know yet if I can lead the team in the future."
The most likely place to be appointed is the French national team. Zidane and Didier Deschamps, who led him to the 1998 France World Cup, are currently in charge of the team. Deschamps is under contract with the French national team until the 2026 North-China World Cup. It has been observed that Zidane will take over Baton later. In response, Deschamps also said, `I'm not tired, but one day my role will be over.'" Zidane is an ideal candidate for the next coach. Of course, it is up to the French Football Association to decide, but I hope he will be my successor" has represented the wind.
Reporter Park Sang-kyung ppark@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
