Since the end of the 2026 World Cup, Vladimir Petkovic’s future has been up in the air. In the sights of Algerian supporters after the elimination of the Fennecs in the round of 16 of the tournament, the Bosnian technician is not sure of keeping his position.
Although he returned until 2028, with a salary increase at stake, just before the World Cup, Vladimir Petkovic is no longer in the odor of sanctity. The Algerian Federation (FAF) would like to make him leave, but his contract extension complicates the separation, because he would have to pay him significant compensation.
While discussions continue with Petkovic to try to find an agreement to end his mandate, the FAF is working in parallel to find a successor. And according to journalist Imad Mostefai, the preference of the Algerian football authority would go to a Spanish coach.
Three Spanish coaches in the sights of the FAF
For his part, journalist Yassine Maaloumi argues that
“three world-renowned Spanish coaches are on the FAF table to succeed Vladimir Petković in the event of his departure”. It remains to know their identity…
Following these announcements, Algerian fans are starting to dream of Pep Guardiola, free of any contract since his departure from Manchester City at the end of last season, or even of Xavi, also available. Yes, but these two files seem inaccessible for the Fennecs.
