FC Nantes prepares to part ways with Michel Der Zakarian
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

FC Nantes is set to dismiss head coach Michel Der Zakarian after just three competitive games this season. This decision follows Nantes’ difficult start in Ligue 2, where they currently sit at the bottom of the table with three consecutive losses. Der Zakarian's tenure lasted only 68 days, which included a 0-1 loss to Red Star, a 1-2 defeat against Laval, and a humiliating 2-5 loss to Rodez. Former Red Star head coach Grégory Poirier is expected to be named as his replacement soon, following Der Zakarian's recent criticism of the team’s performance.
- •Der Zakarian dismissed after only three games this season.
- •Nantes lost all three matches: 0-1, 1-2, 2-5.
- •Grégory Poirier expected to take over as head coach.
- •Nantes currently last in Ligue 2 standings.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — FC Nantes to dismiss Michel Der Zakarian to appoint former Red Star head coach Grégory Poirier
"FC Nantes head coach Michel Der Zakarian only lasted three competitive games this season before his dismissal, which is set to be made official in the next hours, according to L’Equipe. Der Zakarian...
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