Reports indicate that Zinedine Zidane is close to becoming France’s next head coach after Didier Deschamps. Multiple accounts state that Zidane and the French Football Federation (FFF) have reached a verbal understanding, but the federation has not yet issued an official announcement. The reporting frames the move as a transition to a new era for the France national team, following Deschamps’ tenure. While details on the exact timing of Zidane’s appointment are not confirmed in the available reports, the expectation is that he would take over the role once the current arrangements with Deschamps end. The coverage also notes Zidane’s recent association with historic success at Real Madrid, presenting this as part of the context for why his potential appointment carries high expectations. As of now, the key point across sources is that the agreement is reported rather than officially confirmed by the FFF, and the process remains subject to final formalization.