Hervé Renard Regrets Leaving Morocco and Hints at a Possible Return

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Hervé Renard Regrets Leaving Morocco and Hints at a Possible Return

The former Atlas Lions coach, Hervé Renard has expressed deep regret over his departure in 2019. In an interview, the French coach acknowledges a career mistake and declares that his love for the Kingdom remains intact.

In an interview with Colinterview, the current coach of Saudi Arabia admitted that he supported Morocco against France in the 2022 World Cup semi-final, recalling that he had launched and managed nearly 70% of that squad. Referring to his resignation while he was still under contract until 2022, he now concedes, with the benefit of hindsight, that he should never have left, calling the decision a genuine mistake given the team’s historic trajectory.

On Bladi.net : Atlas Lions: Hervé Renard reflects on his tenure with emotion

The coach remains deeply affected by the exceptional fervor of Moroccan supporters, whom he describes as unique fans worldwide. He also praises the monumental restructuring work carried out by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and its president Fouzi Lekjaa, which enabled the national team to rise to 8th place in the FIFA rankings. It is an unabashed declaration of love for a country where he left “a part of his heart,” leaving the door open to all speculation about a possible return in the future.

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