January 04 News According to French media L’Equipe reporter Damien Degorre
According to the latest report of the French national team coach Didier Deschamps’ contract renewal, there are still many details to be resolved.
After Deschamps met Noël Le Graët in Guingamp on 29 December, it was not enough to seal an agreement.
Deschamps hopes to continue the adventure of the national team, and the president of the French Football Federation sincerely hopes that Deschamps will stay in office, but because there is a "but" this time, the two have not reached an agreement on all points of future cooperation.
First of all, the issue of the next contract period is still to be discussed.
The president of the French Football Federation is unwilling to propose a contract beyond 2024 and the European Cup in Germany, while Deschamps intends to sign until 2026.
Le Graët justified his position on the grounds that he does not believe he will be in office beyond 2024 and therefore will not hold his successor accountable for his decisions.
Moreover, during this meeting in Guingamp, the two men’s conversations almost never touched on the economic dimension.
On the other hand, the comfort level of work is also a factor.
Deschamps said he wants to continue coaching, and he hopes to continue coaching under the conditions that can improve various details.
While he acknowledged that the logistical and base camp problems encountered during Euro 2021 have largely been resolved in Qatar, the coach also pointed out that the relationship between France and the security services is still not as stable as it was when he first took charge.
The third point is that Florence Hardouin, the real power faction of the French Football Association and who has conflicts with all parties, is another sticking point.
Regardless, the gulf between her and Deschamps is stark.
Didier Deschamps will undoubtedly continue as France coach, but this trip to Guingamp is not enough to settle all the questions.