Zinedine Zidane's salary as head coach of the France national team has been made public, according to Foot Mercato. The French outlet reports that the former midfielder's pay package includes a variable component tied to his role with Les Bleus. La Dépêche also reported that Zidane gave up his image rights bonuses as part of the arrangement.
Foot Mercato's headline states the figure has now been revealed, while L'Équipe describes the compensation as one that varies rather than being a flat sum. CNews also covered the question of what Zidane earns in the job. The reports do not agree on a single fixed number in the material available, and the exact terms of the deal have not been confirmed beyond these accounts.
Zidane took charge of the national side and has already made an early mark. L'Union reported that his wins in Belgium and Turkey have put him into the history of the France team, an unusually strong start for a new coach.
The interest in his pay reflects the wider attention on the appointment, given Zidane's standing in French football and the scrutiny that comes with leading the national team. His decision to forgo image rights bonuses, as reported by La Dépêche, is one detail that has drawn particular notice.
What to watch next: whether the French federation confirms the reported terms, and how Zidane's side performs in its coming fixtures.
