According to the source, the 1998 World Cup champion turned down job offers from Brazil and Portugal in favour of the national coach position for France.
According to a report by L’Equipe, former Real Madrid coach and French great Zinedine Zidane have turned down a job offer to lead the men’s national team of the United States.
As a result of Gregg Berhalter’s contract expiring last year, the USA’s coaching position is currently open. Under his leadership, they reached the World Cup Round of 16 before losing to the Netherlands.
According to the source, the 1998 World Cup champion turned down job offers from Brazil and Portugal in favour of the national coach position for France.
However, he could have to wait until 2026 because Didier Deschamps, the current head coach of France, has extended his contract through that year, according to a statement released on Saturday by the French football federation (FFF).
Following the 2022 World Cup, where France lost to Argentina on penalties in the championship game in Qatar, Deschamps’ previous contract had come to an end.
Under Deschamps, France won the 2021 Nations League and the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Additionally, they advanced to the 2016 European Championship final.
Zidane, on the other hand, is currently unemployed after parting ways with Real Madrid in May 2021. Before Erik ten Hag’s appointment at Manchester United, Zidane was said to be in line for several positions there.
Zidane led Real Madrid to three straight Champions League victories from 2015–16 to 2017–18. Additionally, he guided his group to LaLiga titles in 2016–17 and 2019–20.
