Nantes eyes Michel Der Zakarian for lift back to Ligue 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
FC Nantes is reportedly considering Michel Der Zakarian to lead the team back to Ligue 1 after their relegation to Ligue 2. Der Zakarian, who previously managed Nantes from 2007 to 2008 and from 2012 to 2016, is regarded as a strong candidate following Vahid Halilhodžić’s departure. Having already secured two promotions with the club, his local ties and recent appearances at Nantes events fuel speculation about a comeback. Final decisions are expected as the club looks to rebuild ahead of the 2027-28 season.
- •Nantes seeks new management after relegation to Ligue 2
- •Michel Der Zakarian is a candidate to succeed Vahid Halilhodžić
- •Der Zakarian led Nantes to prior promotions in 2008 and 2013
- •He has local ties and was seen at a recent youth team match
- •Decisions on his potential hiring are expected soon
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Nantes considering Michel Der Zakarian for a direct return to Ligue 1
"Perhaps FC Nantes needed to be relegated to Ligue 2 to kick off the new era that all the fans have been waiting for. But for Les Canaris, change is not necessarily an idea that everyone is in favour o...
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