AJ Auxerre Sack Christophe Pélissier Despite Securing Ligue 1 Survival
AJ Auxerre have dismissed manager Christophe Pélissier despite the Frenchman securing their Ligue 1 status for another season, with Will Still lined up as his replacement.
Ligue 1
FC Nantes Eye Michel Der Zakarian for Third Spell Amid Ligue 1 Promotion Push
FC Nantes are considering a surprise third appointment of Michel Der Zakarian as they look to secure an immediate return to Ligue 1 following their relegation.
Paris Saint-Germain End Interest in Lokomotiv Moscow’s Aleksey Batrakov
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Lokomotiv Moscow midfielder Aleksey Batrakov despite weeks of speculation linking the Russian with a move to France.
Allan Saint-Maximin Agrees Charlotte FC Move as RC Lens Exit Looms
French winger Allan Saint-Maximin is set to leave RC Lens for Major League Soccer after reaching an agreement to join Charlotte FC as a Designated Player.
Anthony Lopes Agrees Angers Move After Nantes Departure
Veteran Portuguese goalkeeper Anthony Lopes will remain in the French top flight after agreeing a two-year deal with Angers SCO following his departure from relegated FC Nantes.
Olivier Pantaloni Favourite for RC Lens Role as Pierre Sage Nears Crystal Palace Switch
RC Lens are hunting for their third manager in as many summers after Pierre Sage informed the club of his intention to join Crystal Palace, with former FC Lorient boss Olivier Pantaloni now the leading candidate to take over at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
Pierre Sage Quits Lens for Crystal Palace Move After Relationship Breaks Down
French tactician Pierre Sage is poised for a move to the Premier League after confirming his departure from RC Lens, with Crystal Palace leading the race to secure his signature following a breakdown in relations with the Ligue 1 club.
Official: Alexandre Dujeux Exits Angers SCO Amid OGC Nice Links
Angers SCO have confirmed the departure of head coach Alexandre Dujeux, who is now the favourite to take charge at fellow Ligue 1 side OGC Nice.
Paul Pogba Set to Honour Monaco Contract Despite Injury-Plagued Season, Says Ex-Coach
Former Monaco assistant manager Damien Perrinelle has dismissed doubts over Paul Pogba’s future, backing the midfielder to complete his contract despite managing just 115 minutes of play this season.
OGC Nice in Limbo as American Takeover Talks Accelerate
OGC Nice is currently in a state of uncertainty as the French club awaits a potential takeover by American investors. The Ligue 1 side has put all major decisions on hold, including the appointment of a new sporting director and manager, until the ownership situation becomes clearer by mid-June.