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Herve Renard, the former France Women’s coach, finds himself at the center of intense speculation as his future remains uncertain. Renard’s managerial career has been nothing short of eclectic, with successful stints across various continents; including Africa, where he won the Africa Cup of Nations twice—once with Zambia and again with Ivory Coast. Now, as the search for his next coaching destination intensifies, both Nigeria and the USMNT are reportedly vying for the services of Renard.
Renard’s tenure with the French Women’s team came to a disappointing end when Brazil ousted Les Bleues in the quarterfinals of the Paris 2024 Olympics; losing 1-0 on home soil. This defeat marked the end of another turbulent period for the French national team; it has seen three different coaches in quick succession, starting with Corinne Diacre.
Despite the setback, Renard‘s reputation as a top-tier manager remains intact; he has quickly become a sought-after figure in international soccer. However, his demands are proving to be a significant hurdle for potential employers.
Financial demands and Nigerian dilemma
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has shown keen interest in appointing Renard as the head coach of the Super Eagles, following the resignation of Finidi George. George’s departure was largely due to the NFF’s decision to bring in a foreign technical adviser after a series of poor results; including a critical defeat to Benin Republic that left Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes in jeopardy.
Renard, however, is demanding a hefty salary of $125,000 per month to take up any coaching role. It is a figure that is far beyond the NFF’s budget, per OwnGoalNigeria. They even go as further to add that Renard’s representatives initially tabled an even higher monthly salary of $180,000 before the NFF’s technical committee.
However, they later stated that $125,000 was the minimum Renard would accept. This revised demand still…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-08-08 17:59:31
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