Christian Gourcuff Set to Take Over as Algeria Coach After World Cup
In what has been widely discussed in the media, Canal+ has confirmed that Christian Gourcuff will become the next head coach of Algeria following the 2022 World Cup. The French manager is expected to take the reins of the Fennecs in July, according to reports from the French broadcaster on Sunday’s Canal Football Club.
Gourcuff, who is currently managing Lorient in Ligue 1, has been linked with the Algeria job for some time. While the French coach has not outright denied the discussions with the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), he has remained tight-lipped about the details. However, the reports suggest that an agreement has already been reached, with Gourcuff set to succeed Vahid Halilhodzic after the World Cup.
Halilhodzic, who is still in charge of Algeria and will lead the team to the 2022 World Cup, may not be pleased by the news, given that his tenure has been marked by some success. The Bosnian manager’s future with the Fennecs now appears uncertain, as the nation’s football federation prepares for a change in leadership following the tournament.
Gourcuff’s appointment could bring a fresh chapter for Algeria, as the coach has a strong track record in both club and international football, including his time managing the French national team.
