Despite rumors of a possible departure, the coach has extended his stay on the French bench until the World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The defeat in the final of the Qatar 2022 World Cup against Argentina deeply marked the France team. The atmosphere of Blues it was far from optimal. The problems in the locker room, the conflict around Karim Benzema and the unknown about the future of coach Didier Deschamps complicated the vice-world champion.
A few weeks after the historic match played in Lusail, the French scene seems to be back on track. The French Football Federation (FFF) has supported the strategist and confirmed his renewal until 2026. Deschamps, who has commanded the European team since 2012, will have the opportunity to direct his fourth planetary appointment as technical director .
Your stay is extended
“Today, I don’t want to talk about my future. Early next year I will meet the President (Noel Le Graet) and we will see it “, he underlined in a press conference after the defeat against the Albiceleste.
Deschamps was clearly affected by the result, leaving his continuity up in the air, but stressing that he still had to sit down and talk to make a decision on his future:Even if the result had been different, I would not have answered this question today. I am sad for the players and for the technical staff. I will meet the president “, he completed.
Despite the fact that in France they were already applying for Zinedine Zidane as his replacement, the negotiations were successful and the former midfielder, who participated in the greatest achievements of the France team, He will continue on the bench until the World Cup in Canada, the United States and Mexico . Naturally, he also renewed his coaching staff. This is made up of Guy Stéphan, his assistant, Franck Raviot, the goalkeeper coach, and Cyril Moine, the physical trainer.
Deschamps, 54, has been in charge of the Blues for a decade more precisely since July 9, 2012, and has an incredible track record. His 139 matches ended in 89 wins, 28 draws and only 22 losses. In this line, his greatest achievement is to have won the world championship in 2018 . Moreover, they won the 2021 Nations League and reached the Euro 2016 final.
But his record does not stop there. The midfielder captained France 1998, the World Cup in which the France team picked up their first star . Moreover, Deschamps also lifted Euro 2000 shortly before his retirement. No doubts, legend and idol of French football.
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Source: Latercera
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