Walid Regragui to Olympique de Marseille? Why the Lions coach will not leave Morocco

The governance crisis in Marseille has brought to the fore several profiles, including that of the Moroccan technician. While Walid Regragui has supporters within the Olympian management, the track remains hypothetical for the time being. According to information reported by RMC Sport, there are currently neither advanced negotiations nor concrete discussions between the two parties. His name has simply been proposed to the club, which is also exploring other priority files, notably those of Habib Beye or Sergio Conceiçao.

This transfer rumor collides with the contractual reality of the coach, recently reaffirmed in his functions by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). Last Friday, the governing body categorically denied the speculation about a possible resignation in the aftermath of the CAN final, reaffirming that the Lions’ boss is pursuing his mission and is exclusively focused on the upcoming international deadlines.

Far from the agitation of the transfer market, Walid Regragui is already focused on the tactical preparation of the 2026 World Cup. The program is dense: Morocco must face Brazil, Scotland and Haiti in the group stage as early as June. To achieve this, the staff has planned two major tests in March against Ecuador in Madrid and Paraguay in France, making an unexpected departure to Ligue 1 highly unlikely in the short term.