Saudi Arabia have announced the resignation of head coach Herve Renard, who is set to be confirmed as the head coach of France s women s team.
Renard, who had a contract as Saudi Arabia coach until 2027, will take charge of the French side ahead of the Women s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand later this year.
The 54-year-old, who has won the Africa Cup of Nations twice as a coach, will replace Corinne Diacre as Les Bleues coach.
Diacre left her role amid a player exodus over her management style and treatment of the squad.
In a statement on social media, the Saudi national team said: The Saudi Arabian Football Federation Board of Directors has agreed on the contract termination of the Head Coach of the Saudi National Team Mr Herve Renard upon his re…