Zidane keeps the same salary as Deschamps but gives up image bonuses

In the corridors of Clairefontaine, Tuesday's announcement thrilled the Bleus: Zinedine Zidane, freshly appointed at the helm of the French national team after fourteen years of Didier Deschamps' reign, receives the same fixed salary of 300,000 euros gross per month.

Change in remuneration model

The daily L’Equipe notes that, contrary to what had been announced, Zidane's salary was not increased. However, the image rights bonuses, which could reach around 44,000 euros per match for the coach, have been abandoned.

‘Zizou’ thus gave up these bonuses, explaining that he did not want any constraints with sponsors, being himself associated with numerous brands, according to the sports media.

Financial impact and new bonuses

The lack of image bonuses costs Zidane money, but the contract provides higher bonuses in case of success at major international tournaments, notably the World Cup and the Euro.

The players, for their part, retain the image rights bonus system, which creates a clear contrast between the new coach and his predecessor.

The media also points out that Zidane is under contract with Adidas, while the Bleus have a partnership with rival Nike, further reinforcing the logic of his refusal of sponsor‑related bonuses.

This new era, opening after the 2026 World Cup, marks a turning point in the financial management of the tricolour staff, with both sporting and commercial implications.