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Deschamps Reaffirms 2026 France Exit, Acknowledges Saudi Contacts and Dismisses Juve, Brazil Links

He rules out coaching another national side, leaving the door open to club offers after the World Cup.

Overview

  • Deschamps told Téléfoot he will leave the France job after the 2026 tournament and said the decision stands even if Les Bleus win the World Cup.
  • He confirmed he has had unspecified contacts connected to the Saudi Pro League without naming clubs.
  • L'Équipe has reported Al Ittihad are targeting him for their bench, a link he has not confirmed.
  • He rejected talk of a Juventus return and said he does not see himself managing Brazil or any other national team, while not ruling out a future club like PSG.
  • France top their qualifying group with 10 points from four matches and need one more point to clinch a World Cup place, as he also sought to cool tensions with PSG over injuries such as Ousmane Dembélé’s.