Invited yesterday afternoon to the Super Moscato Show on RMC, Luis Fernandez expressed his desire to join Zinédine Zidane's staff should the latter become the next manager of the French national team. At 66, the former international and former PSG coach said he was ready to join Zidane's team, not as an assistant, but in a liaison role with the players, highlighting his experience and his affection for the former captain of Les Bleus.
A long-standing professional relationship
Luis Fernandez and Zinedine Zidane share a history dating back to their early days at Cannes . Fernandez remembers that time and the role he played in Zidane's early career. When Fernandez received the Legion of Honour in February 2024, Zidane traveled from Madrid, a gesture that deeply moved the former midfielder. Fernandez then told him, "You started your career with me, and I'd like to finish it with you."
Zidane, an assumed ambition
Since leaving his last coaching position at Real Madrid in 2021, Zinedine Zidane has consistently reaffirmed his ambition to take charge of the French national team. In October 2025, he stated: "One of my goals is to coach the French national team. We'll see." This statement generated considerable discussion, particularly given Didier Deschamps ' anticipated departure after the 2026 World Cup.
