France head coach Didier Deschamps has reportedly outlined the one thing that will make him stay in charge of the side. The 54-year-old says he wants to negotiate a contract that would see him remain in charge of Les Bleus until the 2026 World Cup.
On Sunday France suffered a heartbreak after failing to match Brazil's record of winning the World Cup for the second time in succession. An extraordinary finale with Argentina saw Les Bleus losing 4-1 on penalties, after Kylian Mbappe's historic hat-trick had dragged Deschamps' side to a 3-3 draw with the Albiceleste after 120 minutes.
In the aftermath of the encounter, Didier Deschamps did not give anything as far as his future at the helm of affairs for France is concerned. The 2018 World Cup winner has been in charge of Les Bleus' for a decade but could not confirm whether he will remain with the team. With his contract expiring on December 31st, a decision has to be made as soon as possible.
At the moment, there is the indication that he will continue as the boss with French president Emmanuel Macron and FFF president Noël Le Graët both expressing a desire for him to stay. However, according to L'Equipe, Deschamps' decision only borders on the condition that he will be allowed to guide France to Euro 2024 as well as the 2026 World Cup respectively.
A meeting with FFF president Noël Le Graët is expected to happen in the coming days, with a decision expected to be made in effect.
