Noel Le Graet, president of the French Football Federation (FFF) has said Real Madrid assistant boss and France legend Zinedine Zidane needs to prove himself as a manager before he can be considered as boss of the national side.
Zidane is an icon in France, having been one of the greatest players to ever represent the country. He scored two goals in the 1998 World Cup final in Paris to help his country lift the trophy for the first time ever.
In a book published last month, La Graet claimed Zidane wanted to take over the French national team from Laurent Blanc after Euro 2012.
Now, he says the 41-year-old is taking steps in the right direction to achieving his dream, but still needs to prove himself as a manager. Zidane has been linked with jobs back in France, notably with Monaco and Bordeaux.
Speaking to RTL, La Graet stated: “In 2012, it was way too early. Now it’s good – he’s a man who should get a club very soon. I believe he wants to and he’ll see a lot later that he needs to prove himself at a big club before thinking of a national team.
“I think he should find a club that will lead him on a career as exemplary as his playing one.”
