Vahid Halilhodzic Set to Leave Algeria After 2014 World Cup
Vahid Halilhodzic’s tenure as the coach of the Algerian national team will come to an end following the 2014 World Cup, despite a fruitful period leading the Fennecs. While he has maintained a cordial relationship with the Algerian Football Federation’s president, Mohamed Raouraoua, Halilhodzic admitted that their partnership had been strained, acknowledging, “We had a falling out with Mohamed Raouraoua, but in the end, we did some great things together.”
Despite this, Halilhodzic is reportedly looking to return to club football, with Trabzonspor emerging as the likely next destination. The Bosnian coach, who previously managed the Turkish club in the 2005-2006 season, is said to be on the verge of rejoining them. Trabzonspor, currently sitting 5th in the Turkish Süper Lig, is eyeing qualification for the UEFA Champions League next season. Turkish officials believe Halilhodzic, with his experience and proven track record, is the ideal candidate to help the club achieve this ambitious goal.
Halilhodzic’s potential return to Trabzonspor marks a new chapter in his career after leading Algeria through a successful World Cup campaign, where the team reached the knockout stages for the first time in history. His next step is expected to be an exciting challenge in Turkey, where he will seek to continue his managerial success.
