Kylian Mbappé, who plays for Real Madrid, has spoken about his past connection with Zidane. Mbappé, who was 13 or 14 years old at the time, had previously met Zidane when the coach took him to the Real Madrid complex to explore the possibility of joining the youth academy. "He was the first to pick me up and take me there," Mbappé said. "I was 13 or 14 years old then, and now he's my coach." Mbappé describes the situation as feeling like something out of a film.
France is currently preparing for the Nations League matches against Turkey, Belgium, and Italy. The team has two years to prepare for the European Championship, and Zidane's return is seen as a significant development. Mbappé acknowledges that it will be a new era for the team, but he is optimistic about the future. "It will be new for everyone, as we've only had Didier Deschamps as coach," Mbappé said. "It will be a change for us, but I think everything will be alright."
Zidane's return as France coach marks the beginning of a new chapter for the team. The French Football Federation has confirmed that Zidane will be in charge for the upcoming Nations League matches.