Morocco coach Walid Regragui linked with European clubs after exit

Morocco manager Walid Regragui is expected to step down from his role with the national team, bringing an end to a tenure highlighted by the country’s historic performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

According to reports from Foot Mercato, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation is preparing to officially confirm his departure as early as Thursday evening.

The decision would close a chapter that has been widely remembered for Morocco’s remarkable achievements on the global stage.

Regragui, who is 50, took charge during a period that would soon produce one of the most memorable moments in the nation’s football history.

His leadership during the tournament in Qatar significantly raised the international profile of Moroccan football and strengthened his reputation as a coach capable of guiding teams at the highest level.

While the expected departure carries emotional significance for supporters and the national team, it also signals the start of a new phase for Morocco.

The football federation is reportedly preparing to announce a successor within hours of confirming Regragui’s exit, marking the beginning of a transition for the squad.

For Regragui, however, the next stage of his career appears to be taking shape beyond the national team environment.

Reports suggest the coach is eager to continue his work in European football and is already exploring opportunities with clubs on the continent.

Foot Mercato reports that the former Wydad AC coach has declined several financially attractive offers from teams in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Instead, his preference is to pursue a managerial position in Europe.

Discussions are believed to have already started with clubs in both the Premier League and La Liga.

Those talks highlight the level of interest surrounding Regragui following the international recognition he gained from Morocco’s success in Qatar.

His anticipated departure therefore marks both the end of a memorable period for Morocco’s national side and the beginning of a new chapter for a coach whose ambitions now appear firmly focused on Europe.