The Royal Moroccan Football Federation, led by Fouzi Lekjaa, has opened talks with former FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández to become the new head coach of the Atlas Lions.
Morocco and Walid Regragui parted ways last week after the national team failed to win the Africa Cup of Nations on home soil. The team went into the tournament with high hopes but could not secure the continental title.
People close to the federation say negotiations with Xavi are moving forward, with the former Spain midfielder viewed as a top choice to lead the team into a new phase.
If both parties reach an agreement, Xavi is expected to guide Morocco to the next FIFA World Cup in the summer. The federation wants to build on the country’s recent progress in world football and keep Morocco among the strong teams on the global stage.