Wydad de Casablanca Moving Forward with New Leadership
The prestigious Moroccan football club, Wydad de Casablanca, is on the brink of a significant transition as it prepares to welcome Patrice Carteron as its new head coach. This shift comes after the club's board convened on Monday morning and made the decision to part ways with the previous coach, Mohamed Amine Benhachem, following the team's disappointing elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup at the hands of Olympic Safi.
According to sources familiar with the developments, the management of Wydad has reached a preliminary agreement with Carteron, a seasoned French tactician, who is set to take over the reins of the first team. The final contractual details are currently being ironed out, with an official announcement expected imminently. Carteron's contract is anticipated to run until the end of the current season, with an option for an additional year, reflecting the club's commitment to stability and growth following a challenging period.
Already present in Casablanca, Carteron is putting the finishing touches on the arrangements necessary for his official appointment. This managerial change comes at a critical moment for Wydad, who find themselves in a precarious position after their recent exit from continental competition. Despite this setback, the team is still competitive in the domestic league, currently holding second place with 29 points, just one point behind leaders Raja, while also having three games in hand. The upcoming weeks will be crucial as Carteron aims to steer the team back to success on both domestic and international fronts.
As reported by fr.hespress.com.
