Strasbourg have tonight announced the appointment of Patrick Vieira as the club’s new head coach, with the former midfielder signing a three-year contract to take charge of the Alsatian side.
The former midfielder had emerged as the favoured candidate earlier this week to replace Frédéric Antonetti, who had steered the team clear of relegation last season but left by mutual consent in the wake of the takeover by Chelsea owners BlueCo.
Vieira returns to a Ligue 1 role three years after the end of his two-season spell at Nice, which was followed by a stint at Crystal Palace that ended with his dismissal back in March.
According to L’Équipe, BlueCo had been looking for a managerial appointment that would align with their lofty ambitions for the club. The newly-arrived shareholders will be hoping the former Arsenal man can oversee a more successful season than this past campaign, which saw the team dragged into a relegation battle for much of the year. Among the other names on the Alsatians’ shortlist were former Toulouse manager Philippe Montanier and Karel Geraerts, formerly of Brussels side Union Saint-Gilloise.
GFFN | Raphaël Jucobin
Bob_Rogers
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meanwhile, our rivals turn into a gay club 🙄
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With all due respect, there's nothing wrong with what Barça have done, is there? You could argue that neither topics should be forced on people.
KayPhik
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Frederic Antonetti is very good why sacking him just give him good players, or you what to repeat what you did at chelsea with T.T we have not yet survived from that shock.
Shut up your mouth All you people know how to do is criticize. Have you ever watched strasbourg play before . Ignorant peasant
Yitacelz
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Frederic Antonetti is very good why sacking him just give him good players, or you what to repeat what you did at chelsea with T.T we have not yet survived from that shock.
KellyThaKeenwalker
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Wishing him the best
Rimcimopz
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Antonetti did a great job there
Ubong12
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Another route to the EPL, this time around CHELSEA I guess..... 💔
Adnangorgaje
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meanwhile, our rivals turn into a gay club 🙄
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I unfollow barça
Yobadilnrz
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good luck
Charlesugwu
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A good route for unwanted Chelsea players
masablmnyz
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here we apponiment
monicasele
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Nice and perfect one
Redevil07
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He's must be auditioning for Chelsea job then?
denismalja123
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meanwhile, our rivals turn into a gay club 🙄
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I swear I am very ashamed of this team that I follow
MohsinH47
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meanwhile, our rivals turn into a gay club 🙄
ManUnited-Red
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What an appointment 🔥🔥
hacdklnoz
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You’re not late today just take your time
Jaheim10
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am late