Nantes assess Michel Der Zakarian option after Ligue 2 relegation | OneFootball

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·5 June 2026

Nantes assess Michel Der Zakarian option after Ligue 2 relegation

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Relegated to Ligue 2, Nantes are seeking a new head coach to succeed Vahid Halilhodzic. According to L'Équipe, Michel Der Zakarian, 63, is among the options being explored.

Der Zakarian previously had two spells in charge, from February 2007 to August 2008 and from May 2012 to June 2016, delivering promotions to Ligue 1 in 2008 and 2013.


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There have not yet been talks between the parties. The coach is not thought to be opposed to a return.

He lives in Loire-Atlantique and was recently seen at the Stade Marcel-Saupin during the Challenge Espoirs final on 20 May.

Nantes won that match against OM, 0-0 then 5-3 on penalties.

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