Vahid Halilhodzic returns to Nantes at 73, replacing Ahmed Kantari

In partnership with

OffsAIde

·10 March 2026

Vahid Halilhodzic returns to Nantes at 73, replacing Ahmed Kantari

The club said that Vahid Halilhodzic has returned as head coach, replacing Ahmed Kantari. Nantes are 17th and in the relegation places with nine league matches remaining.

He becomes their third coach of the season after Luis Castro and Kantari. Nantes lost 1-0 to Angers at the weekend.

OneFootball Videos

Halilhodzic, 73, has not coached since 2022 following his departure from the Morocco national team.

His last club job was also at Nantes. He left in 2019 after disagreements with the hierarchy, which remains in place.

It marks a reunion with Nantes after his previous spell.

Source: L'Équipe

View publisher imprint

Vahid Halilhodzic returns to Nantes at 73, replacing Ahmed Kantari | OneFootball

Vahid Halilhodzic returns to Nantes at 73, replacing Ahmed Kantari

OneFootball Videos

MORE STORIES