For Bixente Lizarazu, Zinedine Zidane is a completely “legitimate” candidate to succeed Didier Deschamps at the head of the France team.
After refusing several tempting offers this summer, including those from Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United, Zinedine Zidane hoped to settle on the bench of the French team at the end of the 2022 World Cup and the end of the contract. by Didier Deschamps. Yes, but now, the latter has finally extended his lease with the FFF, until 2026. From then on, “Zizou” must review his plans.
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If he is now open to returning to service with a club or another selection, the former number 10, free of any contract for two years, has not given up the idea of becoming the coach of the Bleus in the future, as confirmed by Bixente Lizarazu during a long interview with the newspaper The team. “It is his dream, his deepest desire, and it is legitimate”estimated the ex-Bayern defender.
“Neither Didier nor Le Graët can be offended by that”
And Bixente Lizarazu to continue: “Didier has taken over from Laurent Blanc. That “Zizou” wants to take the France team and even say so, that does not shock me. I repeat, it is legitimate, we should even rejoice in it. In any case, neither Didier nor Le Graët can be offended by that. » While waiting to realize his dream, Zinedine Zidane could take over Juventus Turin next season. The rumor swells for several days.