Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery is reportedly enthusiastic about the prospect of working under Zinedine Zidane should the French legend become the next manager of the France national team. The 18-year-old wonderkid has been at the center of a positional disagreement between current PSG boss Luis Enrique and the potential incoming France coach.
According to reports from GOAL.com on November 8, 2026, Zaire-Emery is "buzzing" at the possibility of a link-up with Zidane, who is widely considered the leading candidate to succeed Didier Deschamps after the 2026 World Cup. The teenager has flourished in a deeper midfield role under Luis Enrique at PSG, but Zidane reportedly envisions him in a more advanced position for Les Bleus.
The positional clash highlights the tactical tug-of-war between club and country for one of Europe's most promising young talents. Zaire-Emery has made over 50 appearances for PSG since breaking into the first team, establishing himself as a key figure in Luis Enrique's system despite his age.
