法国足球协会周二在巴黎宣布，任命传奇球星齐达内为法国男子国家队主教练[1]。现年54岁的齐达内与法国足协签署了为期4年的合约[1]。齐达内自2021年离开皇家马德里后一直未有执教职务[1]。
齐达内表示自己已为这个机会等待了五年，期间拒绝了多个俱乐部的邀请，表明法国队是他离开马德里后的唯一目标[1]。他称这是"主教练职业生涯中最开心的一天"[1]。齐达内的首场执教比赛将于9月25日在国家联赛中客场对阵土耳其，随后于10月2日在法兰西体育场主场迎战意大利[1]。
The French Football Federation officially announced the appointment of legendary footballer Zinedine Zidane as head coach of the nation's men's national team on Tuesday in Paris [1]. Zidane, 54, has signed a four-year contract to lead the squad [1].
The appointment marks Zidane's return to coaching after a hiatus of nearly four years. He departed Real Madrid in 2021 and has not held a managerial position since [1]. Speaking about the opportunity, Zidane stated, "I have been waiting five years for this chance," underscoring his long-held desire to manage France [1]. After departing his role in Madrid, Zidane had turned down multiple offers from club teams, with taking charge of the French national side being his sole objective [1].
Zidane's debut match will occur on September 25 in a Nations League away fixture against Turkey [1]. The team will subsequently face Italy at the Stade de France on October 2, a matchup that holds particular significance given Zidane's storied career [1].