FC Nantes owner Waldemar Kita has been in charge for nearly 20 years and has a disastrous management style. He has driven away everyone, including coaches. With only a few weeks to go before the start of the 2026-2027 season, FC Nantes still doesn't have a coach. As he had announced, Vahid Halihodzic has left his position, and in the worst possible way... Waldemar and Franck Kita are now looking for a new coach. But the two 'thought leaders' of the club are having a hard time finding the right candidate... It's worth noting that their 20 years of management don't exactly help their case. Waldemar Kita has gone through more than 20 coaches in nearly 20 years. The instability and unique management style of the club seem to be driving away all the technicians, both French and foreign. Is Der Zakarian ready to return for a third time? All the targets of Waldemar and Franck Kita have turned down the offer. Olivier Pantaloni, Philippe Montanier, or Christophe Pélissier have declined the position... The management is now targeting the third tier of free coaches and looking for a project. Thierry Laurey, Laurent Battles, or Michel Der Zakarian would now be part of the profiles being chased. Nothing gives the fans any reason to be enthusiastic about this return to Ligue 2. The Kita brothers have lost all credibility in the industry and the club is paying the price.
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FC Nantes : Kita brothers desperately seek new coach!
FC Nantes still without a coach for the 2026-2027 season. Kita brothers desperately seek new coach after Vahid Halihodzic's departure.
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