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Morocco coach Herve Renard denies meeting with Lyon

Morocco coach Herve Renard has responded to reports about a potential move to Lyon.

He looks forward to preparing the North African country for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) and has underlined his focus.

Last Saturday, Bruno Genesio confirmed that he will vacate his managerial position in Lyon at the end of the season. The Atlas Lions coach is alongside Jose Mourinho, Patrick Vieira and Claudio Ranieri as a candidate to succeed the 52-year-old in the summer.

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Following the achievement of qualifying Morocco to their first World Cup outing since 1998, Renard was rewarded with an improved five-year deal that will keep him at the helm of the national team until 2022.