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Lorient appoints Alexandre Dujeux as new coach, replacing Olivier Pantaloni

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 6:29 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Lorient appoints Alexandre Dujeux as new coach, replacing Olivier Pantaloni

Summary

Lorient has officially hired Alexandre Dujeux as its new head coach, following the departure of Olivier Pantaloni. Dujeux has signed a contract for two years with an option for an additional year. Previously, he managed Angers, achieving promotion back to Ligue 1 at the end of the 2023-24 season. Pantaloni declined a contract extension after guiding Lorient back to the top tier after relegation. The team finished 10th in Ligue 1 last season. Lorient is now owned by the Black Knight Football Club group, led by American businessman Bill Foley.

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By the Numbers

•Dujeux signed a two-year contract with Lorient.
•He previously led Angers to promotion in 2023-24.
•Pantaloni helped Lorient return to Ligue 1 but declined contract extension.
•Lorient finished 10th in Ligue 1 last season.
•Black Knight Football Club group became Lorient's sole shareholder in January.

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6:29 PMYahoo Sports — Lorient hires Alexandre Dujeux as coach, replacing Olivier Pantaloni

What they're saying

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French league club Lorient hired Alexandre Dujeux as its new coach on Tuesday to replace Olivier Pantaloni. Lorient said in a statement that Dujeux signed for the next two seasons, plus an optional additional year. Dujeux was in charge of Angers from March 2023, leading the club back to Ligue 1 at the end of the 2023-24 season.
— Yahoo Sports

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