India, July 29 -- Kylian Mbappe welcomed Zinedine Zidane "home" after the France legend was appointed the national team's new head coach, publicly embracing the beginning of a new era for Les Bleus following their disappointing end to the 2026 World Cup.

Mbappe shared the French Football Federation's announcement on his Instagram story on Tuesday and wrote, "Bienvenue chez toi" - welcome home - hours after Zidane's long-awaited appointment was confirmed.

The brief message carried considerable significance. Mbappe has never hidden his admiration for Zidane, whom he regarded as an idol while growing up in Bondy, and has repeatedly spoken about his desire to work with the former France and Real Madrid midfielder.

Their relationship stretc...