Didier Deschamps is getting into his ultimate months as head coach of the France nationwide workforce, together with his subsequent transfer nonetheless unclear. Together with his tenure set to finish after the 2026 World Cup, the long-time Les Bleus supervisor may reportedly find yourself dealing with Cristiano Ronaldo within the Saudi Professional League as soon as the match in North America concludes.
The France boss has already confirmed that the upcoming World Cup might be his final in control of Les Bleus, making it clear in an interview with Téléfoot that not even successful the trophy would change his plans: “That’s false, completely. From the second I made my choice, and I’m not going to return on it, that’s clear, I might be free as soon as the agreed timeframe ends, and I’m not ruling something out.”
Deschamps was additionally requested about the opportunity of teaching in Saudi Arabia. “I’ll have had some contact, not particularly with them. I’m not going to provide names, however they know my scenario,” he mentioned, whereas additionally shutting down rumors linking him to the Brazil nationwide workforce.
Deschamps, linked with Al Ittihad
Based on L’Équipe, Al Ittihad are concentrating on Deschamps as their subsequent supervisor. The Saudi giants are enduring a troublesome 2025–26 marketing campaign, and as they start planning for subsequent season, the World Cup–successful coach has emerged as their high candidate.
Didier Deschamps, Head Coach of France, strains up with teaching workers.
Al Ittihad have struggled this 12 months after parting methods with Laurent Blanc, who was dismissed after 46 video games following a loss to Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in September. The membership then took the choice to nominate former AC Milan boss Sérgio Conceição, who signed a contract with the Saudi Arabian aspect till June 2028.
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To date, the Portuguese supervisor has overseen seven matches, with Al Ittihad failing to regain the shape that made them the reigning Saudi Professional League champions. Conceição at present information 3 wins, 2 attracts, and a pair of losses with the workforce competing within the AFC Champions League Elite and the King’s Cup, but when outcomes don’t enhance, his tenure may very well be minimize quick regardless of his long-term deal.
Deschamps has insisted he’ll resolve his subsequent job solely after the 2026 World Cup, as his present focus is to safe France’s qualification through the November worldwide break. Waiting for subsequent season, a transfer to Saudi Arabia may reunite him with French stars Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kanté, and doubtlessly arrange a touchline showdown with Ronaldo, not with Portugal, however with Al Nassr.
