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Gaël Clichy Named Head Coach of SM Caen as Club Moves to Reset Season

The former France international begins his first head‑coach role aiming to revive a relegated side lying 10th in National.

Overview

  • Caen dismissed Maxime d’Ornano and confirmed Clichy’s appointment on December 29.
  • The club said it wants to “engage a new sporting dynamic” for the second half of the season.
  • Marvin Esor will join the existing technical staff alongside Clichy.
  • Caen has four wins in 20 league matches and was knocked out of the Coupe de France by Bayeux.
  • Clichy, 40, brings experience from Arsenal and Manchester City and recent work with France’s U21s, with his first session scheduled for Monday afternoon.