Benzema said in an interview that he believes Zidane taking charge of the French national team "is very good news."
The French national team is about to usher in a new era. After 14 years of coaching, Deschamps will officially step down at the French Football Federation headquarters press conference this Tuesday, and the French national team will also welcome a new coach. It is almost an open secret that Zidane will become the new coach of the French national team, and he is expected to officially take office this Tuesday, five years after he last coached Real Madrid.
At Real Madrid, Zidane certainly collaborated with Benzema. The 1998 World Cup winner coached Real Madrid twice between 2016 and 2021, and Benzema played under him during both spells. The former Lyon striker made 217 appearances, scored 108 goals, and provided 48 assists under Zidane, winning 3 Champions League titles, 2 La Liga titles, and 2 Club World Cup titles with the team.
"If it's him, I'd be especially happy."
Although the official announcement is still pending, Benzema said that it is good news that Zidane is likely to become the coach of the French national team. He said: "He is a legend and an elder brother. If he really becomes the coach of the French national team, will I be happy? I don't know if it's him, but if it is him, I will be especially happy."
The 54-year-old Zidane has been waiting for years to take charge of the French national team. Since leaving Real Madrid for the second time in 2021, he has not coached again, but he has never hidden his ambition to one day lead the French national team, just like two of his former teammates in the national team, Laurent Blanc (2010-2012) and Deschamps (2012-2026).
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