The celebrations should be lively at FC Nantes. Consequence of a failed first half of the season, concluded with a nasty slap in Brest (4-1) and a 14e place in the standings, with a slim point ahead of the relegation zone. If Antoine Kombouaré will still be on the bench on Sunday for the Coupe de France match against Drancy, the former central defender is living his last days as coach of the Canaries.
Waldemar Kita and his son have been searching for his successor for several days. But while the priority track led to Sergio Conçeicao, who had left his mark during his brief stay on the banks of the Erdre between December 2016 and May 2017, the Kita family was refused acceptance by the Portuguese coach and therefore had to open other files.
Four coaches in the running, Habib Beye on pole
To believe The Teamfour profiles are being studied, those of Philippe Montanier, Claude Puel, Stéphane Moulin and Habib Beye. And despite his inexperience at this level, the former Senegalese international would currently be favored by Franck Kita, the general director of the club, who met several technicians this Wednesday.
The former Marseillais, already coveted by Stade Rennais and Olympique Lyonnais in the past, only has his very successful stint at the helm of Red Star, which he brought up last season in the League. 2. In search of a first experience in Ligue 1, Habib Beye did not hesitate to leave the Audon club. At 47, his time seems to have come.
