Claude Puel named new Nice manager during tricky spell | OneFootball

Nice announced this Monday the return of Claude Puel as the team's coach. The coach, who previously led the club between 2012 and 2016, takes over the position left by Franck Haise with the primary mission of improving the team's performance. The management thanked Haise and his assistants for their work and welcomed the new leader.

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Puel's Goal at Nice

Claude Puel, a former Monaco player with stints at other French clubs such as Lille, Lyon, and Saint-Etienne, as well as experiences in the Premier League with Southampton and Leicester, has the task of lifting Nice from the 13th position in Ligue 1. The team is going through a period of instability, having recently ended a streak of nine consecutive defeats with a victory in the French Cup against Saint-Etienne.

Changes in Management

Puel's appointment comes just days after the return of Jean-Pierre Rivere to the club's presidency, replacing Fabrice Bocquet as CEO. Nice is owned by INEOS, a company of British businessman Jim Ratcliffe, who also holds a stake in Manchester United. The recent scenario included a fan protest in November, showing dissatisfaction with the team's performance after a defeat to Lorient.

Next Challenge

Nice returns from the winter break with a home match against Strasbourg in Ligue 1, scheduled for January 3rd.

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