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Talajić to leave Bahrain after Gulf Cup exit; Queiroz in talks to succeed him
October 5, 2026 at 02:27 PM · Updated 11d ago
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AJAl Jazeera Arabic
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(opens the publisher’s site)Bahrain coach Dragan Talajić has announced his departure after the national team's group-stage exit at Gulf Cup 27, with Carlos Queiroz negotiating to take over.
- Talajić said he agreed with the Bahraini federation not to continue as head coach, with his exit to be finalized in the coming hours.
- Bahrain exited the tournament after a 5-2 defeat to Yemen, following earlier losses to Qatar and the UAE.
- A source close to Queiroz said the Portuguese coach held talks with Bahraini federation officials and is in serious negotiations ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup.
- The same source denied reports that Queiroz was nearing a move to Morocco to coach Wydad.
- The Bahrain Football Association officially announced Talajić's departure, confirming a mutual agreement to terminate his contract.