Raja Casablanca are considering ending their relationship with Spanish coach Paco Jimenez after a 1-1 draw against Hassania Agadir left the Moroccan club facing growing pressure over its start to the season.
The club’s management has begun discussions about Jimenez’s future and is expected to meet the coach to communicate its position on his continued role. According to information reported by Winwin, Raja are also exploring the possibility of reaching a mutual agreement to terminate his contract, which could help the club avoid the financial consequences of dismissing him unilaterally.
Jimenez’s position has come under increasing scrutiny following a series of disappointing results in the Moroccan league, alongside criticism of the team’s performances in domestic and African Confederation Cup competitions.
Although no final decision has been announced, the prospect of the Spaniard leaving has become more likely as club officials consider how to address the team’s early-season difficulties.
Three consecutive draws increase pressure on Jimenez
Jimenez has overseen four Moroccan league matches with Raja this season. His spell began with a victory against Renaissance Zemamra, but the team have since recorded three successive draws against Maghreb Fez, Fath Rabat and Hassania Agadir.
The latest stalemate against Hassania Agadir has added to concerns about Raja’s progress and whether the team can meet the objectives set for the campaign.
The results have raised questions about the coach’s ability to deliver the consistency expected at a club with ambitions to compete at the highest level of Moroccan football.
According to Winwin, Jimenez’s chances of remaining in charge are now limited, although the outcome depends on the ongoing discussions between him and the club’s officials.
Raja’s management are understood to be seeking a suitable way to bring the current arrangement to an end and begin a new phase in the team’s technical leadership.
Fans voice concerns over performances
The pressure on Jimenez has not come from results alone. Raja supporters have also expressed dissatisfaction with the standard of football produced by the team, arguing that the performances have fallen short of expectations.
Some of the new players brought into the squad have also faced criticism for failing to make the anticipated impact since joining the club.
The concerns have created a difficult situation for the management, which must weigh the future of the coaching staff against the need to improve performances quickly.
Raja have commitments in both domestic and continental competitions, leaving little room for an extended period of uncertainty. The club will need to find ways to restore confidence and improve its results as the season progresses.
The possibility of a mutual termination agreement appears to be one option under consideration, with the club seeking to avoid the financial implications that could accompany a unilateral dismissal.
However, the discussions have yet to produce a confirmed outcome, and the meeting between Jimenez and the management is expected to play an important role in determining the next step.
Crucial meeting could determine Raja’s next move
The upcoming discussions will be significant for both the Spanish coach and Raja, as the club considers whether to continue with its current technical leadership or make a change.
A decision to part ways with Jimenez would mark a response to the team’s difficult start and the growing dissatisfaction among supporters. Keeping him in charge, meanwhile, would leave the coach under pressure to improve results and demonstrate that the team can compete according to the club’s ambitions.
For now, Raja’s immediate priority is to resolve the uncertainty surrounding the coaching position while addressing the weaknesses exposed in recent matches.
The 1-1 draw with Hassania Agadir has intensified the debate over Jimenez’s future, and the outcome of the talks with club officials is likely to determine whether he remains in charge for the next stage of the campaign.
