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• Hervé Renard has finally spoken out after being let go as the coach of Saudi Arabia, 55 days ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
• A 57-year-old was close to securing a third straight competition, having previously guided teams in Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.
• Although he has left, Renard is still being considered by the Ghana Football Association, even following the recent hiring of Carlos Queiroz.

Hervé Renard has made his initial comments after being removed as the manager of Saudi Arabia, marking a sudden conclusion to his second period with the country.

The seasoned manager was removed from his position on Friday, April 17, following a series of inconsistent performances, marking the end of an era that once produced one of the most unforgettable moments in World Cup history.

Hervé Renard comments on Saudi Arabia’s elimination

Renard’s return to the Saudi coaching bench in late 2024 was accompanied by significant hopes following his achievements during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Despite his team’s failure to advance past the group stage in Qatar, they made headlines by securing a remarkable 2-1 win against the eventual champions Argentina.

That victory continues to be a key moment from his tenure. Nevertheless, his second period did not reach the same level of success.

Over the course of 28 games, he achieved 11 victories, six ties, and 11 losses, including a significant defeat against Egypt, resulting in an average of 1.39 points per match, as reported.Transfermarkt.

After being let go, Renard adopted a contemplative attitude when AFP contacted him to verify the information. He stated, as reported byAl Jazeera:

“That’s football… Saudi Arabia has made it to the World Cup seven times, including two instances with me,” Renard said on Friday.

There’s only one coach who has guided them through both the qualifiers and the World Cup; that’s me, in 2022. At least there will be a feeling of pride.

Prior to his return to Saudi Arabia, the 57-year-old had led the France women’s national football team, with his time in charge concluding after a quarter-final loss at the Paris Olympic Games.

Renard’s connections to Ghana come back into focus following Queiroz’s appointment

The name of the Frenchman had come up earlier in talks regarding the Black Stars’ coaching position after Otto Addo left.

Nevertheless, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) chose Carlos Queiroz, granting the experienced coach a temporary agreement on April 13, with the 2026 World Cup as the main objective.

Even with that choice, parts of the Ghanaian population continue to advocate for a potential future step for Renard, irrespective of how the current team fares internationally.

Social media responses indicate that feeling.

@jesse_legendary suggested:

Please, can we fire Carlos and hire this person?

@AmofaJr9 prayed:

I hope that Carlos Queiroz will complete his 4-month assignment and the GFA will engage in talks with Hervé Renard.

@efoavugah reasoned:

The Saudi gang, we waaa. They waited for us to hire a new coach before firing him. Like that guy who doesn’t want to date a girl and also doesn’t want the girl to date anyone else.

@IamTheoling summed it up:

This individual makes a more effective coach than the one we have selected.

For the time being, Renard’s next action is uncertain. However, considering his history in Africa and further afield, it is improbable that he will remain away from the sidelines for long.

Queiroz aims to break two records at the World Cup

Earlier, .ghstated that Carlos Queiroz is set to achieve two significant milestones at the 2026 World Cup after being named head coach of Ghana.

The experienced strategist joins as one of the most notable appointments in Ghana’s history, offering extensive expertise to the position.