Didier Deschamps staying on as France head coach

Didier Deschamps has signed a brand new deal that may maintain him as France head coach till June 2026, the French Football Federation introduced.

The 54-year-old’s future with the nationwide staff was below scrutiny following the conclusion of the World Cup in Qatar, the place his aspect completed runners-up to Argentina, however the former midfielder will now keep on.

Deschamps has been extremely profitable whereas answerable for France, guiding them to World Cup success in 2018 and the ultimate in Qatar final month, as effectively as profitable the 2018 Nations League and reaching the Euro 2016 remaining.

The FFF mentioned in a press release: “The French Football Federation and Noel Le Graet, its president, are pleased to announce the extension of Didier Deschamps at the head of the French team until June 2026.

“Appointed on July 9, 2012 by Noel Le Graet, Didier Deschamps has an exceptional record at the head of the national team with 89 wins, 28 draws and 22 losses in 139 matches, 279 goals scored and 119 conceded.

“Guy Stephan, assistant to Didier Deschamps, Franck Raviot, goalkeeping coach, and Cyril Moine, physical trainer, will also continue their mission in the French team.”