Mercato sees Didier Deschamps poised for Juventus comeback

Mercato Didier Deschamps has confirmed he will step down as France manager after the 2026 Coupe du monde, opening the role for Zinédine Zidane, and says he is contemplating a return to Serie A, with Juventus at the top of his shortlist.

He arrived on the France bench on 8 July 2012 and has overseen the Bleus in 187 matches over fourteen years. Deschamps knows Italy well, especially Juventus, where he played before taking charge as coach from July 2006 to May 2007.

Juventus ties and possible comeback

During that spell he guided the Old Lady back to Serie A after winning Serie B. He later moved to Marseille and subsequently succeeded Laurent Blanc as France manager.

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Club interest and Juventus current form

Having been free for several months, the 2018 World Cup‑winning coach is now the target of several clubs. Manchester United have placed him on a short list to replace a struggling Michael Carrick. The Red Devils are expected to appoint Mauricio Pochettino instead. According to journalist Guillem Balagué, Manchester United officials did discuss Deschamps as a candidate.

Balagué added that the club abandoned the pursuit because the English side is waiting for Juventus to open a vacancy. The timing of any move will depend on future results of the Juventus side currently led by Luciano Spalletti. Juventus, often called the Juve, are currently seventh in Serie A, eleven points behind leaders Lazio after eleven matchdays. The club are currently on an erratic run and fail to string together successes.

They also sit two points shy of a European qualification place. Deschamps appears to be waiting for his moment to sign a return to Turin. The story remains to be followed.