It’s official ! This Saturday, January 7, Didier Deschamps announced that he was extending his contract as coach of the French football team.
After a month in Qatar, the Blues returned to France on December 19 but unfortunately they did not bring the cup home. If the victory was won by the Argentinians (including the PSG player Lionel Messi and the controversial goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez), the French team thrilled the viewers until the end during this crazy final of the World Cup 2022 on Sunday December 18. If the Blues have failed to retain their title, their popularity remains intact, and this also applies to the coach Didier Deschamps. Who does not intend to let go of the team.
“I am going to announce something to you which is for me an immense pleasure”
Out of the question for Didier Deschamps to end his coaching career with a defeat. This Saturday, January 7, the 1998 world champion announced at the federal assembly of the FFF his extension until 2026.I am going to announce something which is a great pleasure for me, namely that my president (Noël Le Graët) has decided to extend me until 2026″, declared Deschamps at the Paris tribune, before receiving a standing ovation. “I thank the president for his constant support and his continued confidence. To be twice in a row in the World Cup final means a lot. Since my return, I have realized the emotions and the passion that could have brought about this World Cup.” he added.
The continuation under this advertisement
“You can count on me”
Many football professionals believe that it is thanks to Didier Deschamps that the Blues won the World Cup in 2018. And they can count on him for Euro 2024 and the World Cup in 2026 since the coach does not count the disappoint. “We have important deadlines ahead of us, with a busy return to school in March with two big games on our way to qualifying for the next Euro 2024 in Germany. You can count on me to ensure that the French team is maintained at the highest international level..” he said at the press conference.
Article written in collaboration with 6médias.
