The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (Moroccan FA) has reportedly moved to appoint Andrés Iniesta as the sporting director of the Morocco national football team as part of a major restructuring of its football project.

The former FC Barcelona and Spain national football team midfielder has reached an agreement in principle to join Morocco’s technical leadership structure. The federation wants to use his experience at the highest level of football to strengthen the team’s sporting strategy and long-term development.

However, some outlets say the deal has not yet been fully finalized or officially announced, even though discussions are at an advanced stage. Iniesta has reportedly been offered a key role overseeing the national team’s football philosophy, recruitment, and development pathway.

The move is seen as part of Morocco’s broader ambition to elevate its football project after the country’s historic rise in world football and ahead of future global tournaments, including preparations linked to the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugual.

The potential appointment reflects Morocco’s ambition to further elevate its football project following its historic rise in international football and with an eye on major tournaments ahead, including the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which the country will co-host.

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