French tactician Olivier Pantaloni has turned down an opportunity to join FC Nantes despite his imminent departure from FC Lorient, with reports linking him to Toulouse FC instead.
Eight-time French champions FC Nantes are on the verge of relegation from Ligue 1 due to chronic instability, with veteran coach Vahid Halilhodzic calling the club’s management incompetent as they prepare for life in the second tier.