Ian Cathro set to take over as Saint-Étienne manager
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:15 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
AS Saint-Étienne will appoint Ian Cathro as their new manager, according to L'Équipe. The appointment follows the club's decision not to extend Philippe Montanier's contract after failing to achieve promotion to Ligue 1. Cathro arrives from Estoril, where he has completed two seasons with finishes of eighth and tenth. The agreement includes a buyout from Estoril to secure Cathro, who is expected to sign a two-year deal with the Ligue 2 side.
- •Ian Cathro will be the new manager of AS Saint-Étienne.
- •Philippe Montanier's contract was not extended after the season.
- •Cathro previously managed Estoril, finishing eighth and tenth.
- •A buyout from Estoril has been agreed to finalize the move.
- •Cathro is set to sign a two-year contract with Saint-Étienne.
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Ian Cathro named Saint-Étienne manager
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Ian Cathro to be named Saint-Étienne manager
"Ian Cathro has been officially named the new manager of Ligue 2 club AS Saint-Étienne. The Scot’s deal with the French club runs until 2028.Saint-Étienne opted against extending Philippe Montanier...
"AS Saint-Étienne are set to appoint Scottishman Ian Cathro as their new manager, as per a report from L’Équipe. Saint-Étienne opted against extending Philippe Montanier’s contract at the end ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 8:15 AMOfficial | Ian Cathro named Saint-Étienne manager
Ian Cathro has been officially named the new manager of Ligue 2 club AS Saint-Étienne. The Scot’s deal with the French club runs until 2028.Saint-Étienne opted against extending Philippe Montanier...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 12:05 PMIan Cathro to be named Saint-Étienne manager
AS Saint-Étienne are set to appoint Scottishman Ian Cathro as their new manager, as per a report from L’Équipe. Saint-Étienne opted against extending Philippe Montanier’s contract at the end ...
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