Former Manchester United star Laurent Blanc is set to take over the top job with the France football team after leaving his job at Bordeaux.

The 44-year old will almost certainly step into the shoes of Raymond Domenech following next month's World Cup after France Football Federation president Jean-Pierre Escalattes said in a statement that he was interested in the role.

"Blanc spoke to me on the telephone after informing his president and his players," said Escalettes. "This declaration of interest makes me happy. His sporting history, his personality, his charisma, makes Blanc the ideal fit for the profile of the coach of the France team beyond the World Cup.

"In the coming hours, the FFF will take the necessary steps with the relevant parties to define the terms of an agreement allowing Laurent Blanc to take control of the national team next season."

Blanc stepped down as Bordeaux coach after a disappointing end to the season and the club said he was set for the France job.

"FC Girondins de Bordeaux have just been informed by their coach Laurent Blanc that he wants to accept the offer from the FFF to become France coach," a club statement said.

"The club wanted to keep Laurent Blanc as coach of the first team until the end of his contract on June 30, 2011.

"Given the special quality of the relationship with the coach during his three years at the club, and the excellent work by Mr Blanc, his assistant Mr Gasset, and his coaching team, FC Girondins de Bordeaux has agreed to talk to the FFF on the question on compensation relating to the release of our coach."