Overview

• Antoine Kombouaré has been officially dismissed as FC Nantes head coach, cutting short his contract set to run until 2026.
• This marks Kombouaré's second departure from the club, following a prior tenure from 2021 to 2023 that included a Coupe de France victory.
• Under his leadership this season, Nantes narrowly avoided relegation with a last-day survival and finished 13th in Ligue 1.
• The club, led by president Waldemar Kita, has not yet named a successor but is reportedly considering candidates, including Pierre Sage.
• Kombouaré had expressed a desire to honor his contract but acknowledged the decision rested with the club's leadership.