Didier Deschamps eyes new challenge after Coupe du monde exit
In the wake of France’s early exit from the Coupe du monde 2026, former national team manager Didier Deschamps confirmed his intention to remain in coaching, sparking fresh speculation about his next appointment.
Potential suitors across Europe and Turkey
Names such as Manchester United, Trabzonspor and Fenerbahçe have recently surfaced, but the Turkish giants Galatasaray now appear to hold the top spot. Turkish journalist Bülent Timurlenk told Sports Digitale that Galatasaray’s board would prioritise Deschamps should current coach Okan Buruk leave.
Galatasaray’s current predicament
Galatasaray suffered a 4‑0 defeat at Trabzonspor, with Mohamed Salah scoring a hat‑trick, and a 3‑1 loss to Sporting in the Champions League, putting pressure on Buruk. The club remains joint‑first in the Turkish league, yet the board is reportedly waiting for a misstep before launching a campaign to replace him.
Deschamps, who stepped down after fourteen years at the helm of France, has not ruled out a Turkish adventure, though no formal approach has been confirmed. The upcoming weeks will be decisive for both Buruk’s future in Istanbul and Deschamps’s possible return to club management.