Spanish newspaper Marca reports that the departure of Walid Rekraki from the Moroccan national football team is almost certain, despite the absence of an official announcement from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. The Moroccan federation has reportedly settled on Xavi Hernandez, the former Barcelona player, as their favored choice for the head coach position. Xavi has been available since leaving his position a season and a half ago and recently won the La Liga and Spanish Super Cup titles.

Marca describes Xavi as the 'dream option' for the Moroccan federation as they aim to lead the team into the 2026 World Cup, with hopes of replicating their historic fourth-place finish in the Qatar 2022 World Cup. However, the negotiations could be complicated due to Xavi's preference for not taking on projects mid-way, especially with the tournament only four months away. The Moroccan federation will need to navigate this sensitive timeline if they are to secure Xavi's services.

Further media sources within Morocco have reported that Rekraki has informed the Moroccan national team players of his impending departure, with formalities underway for an official announcement. This transition comes as the federation seeks to solidify its coaching strategy in anticipation of the upcoming World Cup, highlighting their commitment to success on the international stage.