Nasri failed by a Ligue 1 club

Published: November 19, 2023

By: Manu Tournoux

Currently a consultant for Canal +, Samir Nasri could have become assistant coach of a Ligue 1 club this summer.

In September 2021, Samir Nasri announced his retirement after notably wearing the colors of OM, Arsenal and Manchester City. Retrained as a consultant for Canal+, the former French international could have moved closer to the field during the off-season.

According to newspaper information The Team, Samir Nasri was approached this summer by Bruno Genesio, who wanted to make the ex-attacking midfielder his assistant coach with the aim of bringing in new blood. Yes, but the idea was rejected by the management of the Rouge et Noir.

after resigning his last days from his post as coach of Stade Rennais, Bruno Genesio will be replaced by a former member of the house, Julien Stéphan, who will start his mission after the international break.

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