Habib Beye is considering his next managerial step after leaving Olympique de Marseille, with reports in Senegal suggesting he could emerge as a candidate for the national team job following his departure from the French club.
The Senegalese coach is currently free after Marseille opted for a change in leadership, bringing his time at the Ligue 1 side to an end. During his spell in charge, Beye guided the team to a fifth-place finish in the league and a place in the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France, before the club decided to appoint Bruno Genesio ahead of the new campaign.
Olympique de Marseille have officially confirmed his exit, with Beye subsequently expressing gratitude towards the club, supporters, and players for their backing throughout his tenure.
While he assesses his options, attention in Senegal has turned towards the possibility of him taking charge of the national side, particularly in the wake of criticism directed at current coach Pape Thiaw following the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
The national team discussion has intensified among supporters, with sections of the fanbase reportedly showing growing enthusiasm for a potential appointment of Beye. The Senegal national team setup is now seen as one of the possible pathways for the coach as he considers his next project.
At the same time, other experienced names are also being mentioned in connection with the role. Among them is Hervé Renard, who is understood to be part of broader conversations within football circles regarding potential candidates for future appointments.
For Beye, the immediate focus remains on finding the right opportunity after a period in Marseille that delivered mixed but notable results. His ability to guide the club to a top-five finish in Ligue 1 and a deep run in domestic cup competition is likely to be viewed as a positive element of his recent record, even though it ultimately ended with his departure.
The decision by Marseille to move in a different direction reflects the often-volatile nature of coaching roles at the highest level, where results and long-term planning can quickly reshape a manager’s future.
As a result, Beye now finds himself among several coaches assessing available opportunities ahead of the next phase of the football calendar. With both club and international options potentially on the table, his next move is expected to attract significant attention.
In Senegal, speculation continues over whether the former Marseille coach could be entrusted with leading the national side into a new era, particularly as discussions around future direction develop following recent tournament scrutiny.
For now, however, no decision has been made, and Beye is understood to be evaluating the different possibilities available to him.
With his experience in French football and growing reputation as a coach, he remains a notable figure in the market as teams and national federations consider their options ahead of upcoming campaigns.
His next appointment, whether at club level or on the international stage, is likely to be closely followed given the interest already building around his future.
