Marseille’s Transfer Mirage: Is Walid Regragui Really in the Cards?

Background

The future of Walid Regragui, the Morocco national team coach, continues to draw attention as clubs weigh a potential move should he decide to leave his current post. French outlet Sports.fr has reported that his plans after the AFCON final remain unsettled and unclear.

Morocco were defeated in the AFCON final by Senegal in a dramatic finish. Ibrahim Diaz, Real Madrid’s star, missed a late penalty, while Sadio Mane, the forward for Al Nassr, converted the decisive spot kick for Senegal.

Current status and official responses

Fut Mercato had claimed that Regragui had resigned months before the 2026 World Cup, a timing that would also align with the end of his contract. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation quickly denied the report and issued an official statement to that effect.

The press highlighted that Regragui’s position remains unclear, with repeated criticisms from local media and some supporters during a challenging period for the national team.

French journalist Mark Mitchineau, a former editor at the French edition of Le Foot and La Republique, commented on the reports linking Regragui to Olympique de Marseille. In a post on X, he wrote that although Regragui’s name has resurfaced, Marseille does not show any interest at this time.

In short, rumors swirl but the facts are hazy, and the transfer window remains a circus with better popcorn than substance. And yes, I will keep the snacks ready for the show.

Punchline 1: If transfer rumors paid salaries, Regragui would already have a lifetime contract. Punchline 2: The only thing more capricious than this saga is my GPS during a detour through the rumor maze.