France team: Davide Ancelotti shares his view on Zinédine Zidane

LOSC coach gives Zidane his stamp of approval

Europe 25 July 2026 at 15:53

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France team: Davide Ancelotti shares his view on Zinédine Zidane

The new LOSC head coach, Davide Ancelotti, opened up in an interview with L’Équipe.

Carlo Ancelotti’s son touched on several topics, including the case of Zinédine Zidane, who is set to succeed Didier Deschamps at the helm of the France national team. The Italian tactician offered his perspective on the French legend’s imminent arrival on Les Bleus’ bench.

🚨🇫🇷 Zinedine Zidane will be France next head coach, never in doubt since November as clear decision was made.

Zidane has already sorted his staff and the documents will be formally signed this month.

He’ll lead France into Nations League, Euro 2028 and World Cup 2030. ✍🏼 pic.twitter.com/gBbJ7n4Fe0
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 17, 2026

"I've known Zizou since I was 8, because he was one of my father’s players at Juve," Davide Ancelotti first revealed. "You could already see that the players had immense respect for him. He’s someone very humble, who doesn’t talk much, but every time he does, everyone listens. He has a huge aura, real charisma. After Deschamps, he’s the best successor the French national team could have dreamed of." the young coach added.

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