Zinedine Zidane’s France salary set at €300,000 a month before bonuses

Zinedine Zidane earns €300,000 a month before tax as manager of France, according to reports detailing the structure of his contract with the French Football Federation.

The figure, reported by French outlet Foot Mercato, citing L’Equipe, is broadly the same as the salary previously received by Didier Deschamps. It is also lower than figures that had previously been reported regarding the France manager’s earnings.

“Zidane receives €300,000 a month before tax, which is roughly the same salary that Didier Deschamps was earning, despite the higher figures previously circulated regarding the French manager’s salary,” the report said.

The main distinction in Zidane’s agreement concerns the way additional income is calculated. Unlike his predecessor, he has given up image-rights bonuses that Deschamps received after international matches.

That arrangement means Zidane can avoid some of the restrictions linked to the French national team’s commercial partners, even though he has advertising agreements with several brands. adidas is among those companies.

In place of those image-rights payments, the French Football Federation has introduced a bonus system that offers greater potential rewards during major tournaments. The biggest opportunities are linked to the World Cup and the European Championship.

As a result, the largest possible increase in Zidane’s earnings is dependent on France’s performances in those competitions rather than on his regular monthly salary. His contract therefore combines a fixed income with bonuses that could substantially raise his total pay if France achieves strong results at major tournaments.

The structure means the financial value of Zidane’s role is not reflected solely in the monthly figure. While his basic salary remains stable, the success of Les Bleus at the World Cup and European Championship will determine how much additional income he can receive.

The details also explain why earlier reports may have suggested a considerably higher salary. Those estimates appear to have included potential tournament bonuses or other payments, rather than representing Zidane’s guaranteed monthly earnings before tax.

Zidane’s decision to forgo the image-rights bonuses used under Deschamps has consequently become a central feature of the agreement. It allows the contract to place greater emphasis on results at the most important international competitions, with the possibility of a marked rise in income if France performs well.