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FC Nantes dismisses manager Michel Der Zakarian after three losses
FC Nantes has dismissed manager Michel Der Zakarian following a disastrous start to their Ligue 2 campaign. The club has lost its first three matches of the season, including a heavy 5-2 defeat against Rodez.
Reports indicate that the dismissal follows a period of significant tension within the squad. Players were reportedly demoralized by the financial impact of the club's relegation from Ligue 1, which triggered automatic salary reductions of 20% to 40% per contract.
The decision to part ways with Der Zakarian marks a record-breakingly short tenure for the club's owners, the Kita family, who had previously never dismissed a coach after only three matches. While supporters had largely expressed a desire for change, the club is now searching for a successor, with Grégory Poirier being mentioned as a potential candidate.
Entities
FC Nantes · Grégory Poirier · Kita family · Ligue 2 · Michel Der Zakarian · Nathan Zeze · RC Lens · Rodez AF · Waldemar Kita · Young Boys de Berne
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] FC Nantes is currently in last place in Ligue 2. www.football.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] FC Nantes is interested in recruiting Timothé Nkada from Standard de Liège.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Young Boys de Berne has made an official offer of 3 million euros for Herba Guirassy.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Michel Der Zakarian has been dismissed as the FC Nantes coach. www.football.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Der Zakarian managed three matches and 68 days in his role. www.football.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Grégory Poirier is being approached as a potential successor to Der Zakarian. www.football.fr