Super Eagles striker Moses Simon will no longer work with head coach Pierre Aristui after Nantes parted ways with French tactician Pierre Aristui, Soccernet.ng reported.
In his place, Nantes appointed former Lille manager Jocelyn Gourvenec. Since this man of his 50s left Lille he has been unemployed for over a year.
Gurvenec’s coaching skills were highlighted in a victorious season at Lille, with a 1-0 win over PSG and clinching the 2021 Trophee des Champions.
Nantes Football Club bid farewell to Aristoy and his coaching staff on Wednesday after a lackluster performance, having picked up only one point from their last four Ligue 1 games.
Aristui, who won the Ligue 1 title as a Nantes player in 2001, was appointed manager of the club on May 9, 2023 and took charge after just seven months.
The former Nantes youth coach was on the verge of bankruptcy after a short stint in charge of the top national team. The 43-year-old won the Championship title in his debut season with Nantes U19, but was unable to repeat the success at his senior level.
His rise to the top flight came after the departure of Antoine Combouare, when the club was on the brink of relegation in the final four games of the 2022/2023 season.
Nantes FC narrowly avoided relegation under coach Aristoy and secured their place in Ligue 1 with a decisive victory against Angers in the final match of the season.
However, his inability to lead the team to another victory in subsequent matches was the decisive factor in the club ending his coaching career.
In an official statement issued on Wednesday morning, FC Nantes announced the suspension of Aristoy’s coaching duties and thanked him for his efforts.
“FC Nantes would like to especially thank Pierre Aristui and his staff for giving all their human qualities and talents to the club.” The club was able to achieve success. Last season’s one survives. ”
Nantes is 11th in Ligue 1 with 4 wins and 6 losses after 13 matches.
