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Nantes identify departing Lorient head coach Olivier Pantaloni as priority target for next season
Departing FC Lorient head coach Olivier Pantaloni is FC Nantes’ priority target to fill in their managerial vacancy starting from next season, Ouest-France understands. Pantaloni already announced he would not sign a contract extension, citing distrust within Les Merlus‘ management although the Corsican head coach holds an impressive record with a Ligue 2 title in 2025 and a very strong Ligue 1 season this campaign.
Pantaloni’s upcoming departure has put Ligue 1 clubs on alert, including Toulouse FC. And another club has joined the pack in FC Nantes. Les Canaris are heading straight to Ligue 2 after losing again this Sunday against Rennes. Their 19th defeat this season leaves them five points behind 16th-placed Auxerre with three games left to play.
Nantes are currently coached by club legend Vahid Halilhodzic, but the Franco-Bosnian had made clear he’ll leave his post at the end of the season. Their interest in Pantaloni makes sense given the 59-year-old’s vast experience of the second-tier.
Ouest-France understands that Pantaloni is also interested in making the short trip from Lorient to Nantes. He is reportedly set to meet the club owners at short notice.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval
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