Just hours after the official announcement of Zinédine Zidane as the new head coach of the French national team, Kylian Mbappé was one of the first internationals to react publicly. The captain of Les Bleus shared a story on his Instagram account, accompanied by a photo of the former number 10 of the French team and a message as short as it was symbolic: “Welcome home.” He added a French flag and an emoji representing a flexed bicep.
A strong message of support for his new head coach
Through this post, Kylian Mbappé clearly shows his enthusiasm at the idea of working under Zinédine Zidane’s leadership. The forward reunites with one of the greatest legends of French football, whom he has never hidden his admiration for. This statement comes just hours after the press conference presenting the new head coach, who officially succeeds Didier Deschamps at the helm of Les Bleus.
A new chapter for the French national team
The appointment of Zinédine Zidane opens a new cycle for the French national team after more than a decade under the direction of Didier Deschamps. World champion as a player in 1998 and then a coach with an exceptional record at Real Madrid, Zidane will now have the mission to prepare Les Bleus for the upcoming major international events, with Euro 2028 in sight.
A reaction adding to a wave of support
Kylian Mbappé’s message joins the many positive reactions recorded since the official announcement of Zinédine Zidane’s appointment. Several former players, consultants, and personalities from French football have already welcomed the arrival of the former playmaker on the bench of the French national team. The captain’s post confirms that the new head coach can also count on the support of his locker room even before his first gathering.
