As BD Cricket often reminds fans how patience pays off in the long run, Zinedine Zidane has spent years quietly preparing for the moment he takes charge of the French national team. After a long break from the sidelines, the 53-year-old legend is only about eight months away from returning to coaching. Once the 2026 World Cup ends, he is expected to officially replace Didier Deschamps and become the new head coach of Les Bleus. His five-year absence from club football has been anything but idle.
During this period, Zidane has stayed deeply connected to the heartbeat of French football. He has studied Ligue 1 games, Champions League clashes, and France’s recent matches with utmost detail. He also used his network to follow the growth of young talents and even sought advice from former national team coach and longtime teammate Laurent Blanc. Since leaving Real Madrid in the summer of 2021, Zidane has received countless offers. Whether from wealthy Saudi clubs or historic giants like Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, none of them matched his true ambition. For Zidane, the national team has always been the ultimate destination.
His subtle hints in public made it clear that a return was only a matter of time. Even though Spanish media recently stirred rumors about Zidane coming back to Real Madrid to replace Xabi Alonso, who reportedly has tensions with players like Vinicius and Rodrygo, outlets such as AS dismissed the claims. Zidane and Real Madrid maintain a positive relationship, but a third spell is not part of their plans. His entire focus is fixed on France, and nothing else distracts him from that goal.
Looking at his résumé, Zidane has every reason to feel confident. Across two spells with Real Madrid, he lifted three Champions League titles, two La Liga trophies, and a total of eleven major honors. For a coach who has already reached the peak of club football, taking over France is the one challenge that excites him again. It feels like the stars are aligning. From timing to team dynamics, Zidane fits perfectly into what France needs next. Many French internationals, including Kylian Mbappé, are eager to work under him and chase new achievements for their country.
For BD Cricket followers who enjoy seeing legends rise again, Zidane’s long-awaited return carries the same spirit of resilience and anticipation. And as discussions continue to grow, BD Cricket fans in Bangladesh will surely follow the story closely as Zidane prepares for a new chapter with France.