Zinedine Zidane, widely linked in France to take over the national coach after the 2026 World Cup, said work would be “a dream” and that he was looking forward to taking it.

Zidanewho is 52 years old, was talking at an event Monday organized by his sponsors for a long time Adidas, Franch Media reported.

“I feel qualified for the French team, where I played and spent practically 12, 13, 14 years as a player. Of course it’s a dream. I can’t wait,” Said Zidane, a former Les Bleus captain and the two goals as they won the 1998 World Cup final.

His midfield partner in that match and in the French triumph 200 euro was Didier Deschamps, who has been in charge of the French side since 2012.

Deschamps led Les Bleus to the 2018 World Cup, but has announced that he would end his reign after the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.

As a coach, got Zidane True In three triumphs of the Champions League and two Laliga titles – but has not received a training work since the end of his second magic in the Spanish capital in 2021.