A former French football star may soon find himself in the spotlight on the other side of the Atlantic. Rumors are swirling that Patrick Vieira’s name is being seriously considered by key figures within the Senegalese Football Federation as a potential successor for the national team’s head coach.

The federation is set to hold an emergency executive committee meeting in Dakar this Saturday, a gathering that promises to be particularly heated following the Lions of Teranga’s disappointing World Cup campaign and early exit. At the top of the agenda? The future of the team’s head coach—and Vieira’s potential candidacy is generating real buzz.

Though Vieira has built an impressive club coaching resume with stints at New York City FC, OGC Nice, Crystal Palace, RC Strasbourg, and Genoa, he has yet to take the reins of a national team. With current coach Pape Thiaw still officially in place—having even signed a contract mid-tournament—the federation’s decision remains uncertain.

For a coach of Vieira’s caliber, landing a national team role would mark a significant career milestone and a chance to finally claim the glory he’s long been chasing.

Meanwhile, reports suggest Habib Beye has already secured a new club position elsewhere.