In the language of contracts… When will Zidane start his mission with the French national team?

Press reports have revealed the official tenure of Zinedine Zidane as manager of the French national team, replacing current coach Didier Deschamps.

Deschamps is holding the last match as coach of the French national teamAt midnight on Sunday, when it faces England to decide the third and fourth places in the Americas, Canada and Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.

The French newspaper “L’Equipe” reported that in the documents exchanged between Zidane and the French Football Federation regarding the new contract, it is stated that his term of appointment will begin on September 1.

This comes despite the fact that the official announcement of Zidane’s appointment could come as soon as July, specifically on Thursday or Friday of this week, a few days after the World Cup final.

Zizou’s first task for the Roosters will be leading them in 4 consecutive UEFA Nations League games against Turkey and Belgium on September 25 and 28, Italy on October 2 and Belgium again on the 5th of the same month.

Zidane faces a difficult task as he succeeds Deschamps, who led France to victory at the 2018 World Cup before finishing as runner-up at the 2022 World Cup as well as the 2021 UEFA Nations League title.