Morocco coach Herve Renard has denied reports linking him to a move to other African countries as coach and that he has made a number of prerequisites to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (Frmf) for him to remain in charge instead castigating the people who have been talking about his future in the media.
In a hard hitting tweet Renard cleared the air clarifying that he had no intentions to leave his post as Morocco head coach for any other job in Africa alluding to the fact that the continuous assumptions were not creating a condusive atmosphere at his work place.
“Some people talk about my future in the media to try and sow trouble in the Moroccan spirit and its alittle too early what will be done.One thing is certain out of respect for Morocco and all Morrocans i will not leave in any way for another African country regardless of anything.Those who claim i will leave are wrong”Havre Renard wrote in his statement.
This comes in the wake of Morocco’s early exit from the 2018 Fifa World Cup. The Atlas Lions exited the World Cup with one group match to spare following defeats by Iran and Portugal, before holding Spain to a 2-2 draw in their final group match last week.
Renard has a running contract that ends in 2022 appears to have secured his future.
Reports in Morocco suggest that one of the demands made by Renard is the retaining of technical director Nasser Larguet whose replacement was already being discussed by the Frmf following the expiry of his contract last week.
Renard also wants full charge of the Atlas Lions with no interference in team selection as well as recruitment of backroom staff.
Moroccan media also reported that an acrimonious relationship between Renard’s legendary assistant coach Mustapha Hadji and some senior players rocked the team in Russia and the Frenchman wants him gone.
But Renard has poured cold water on reports that he has discussed his future with his bosses or laid demands after returning from Russia.
“Contrary to what has been said in some media, I have not had any meetings since the end of our course at the World Cup. As a result, I have not been able to express any particular requirements for the future,” Renard tweeted.
