FC Nantes and its leaders have decided to call on Michel Der Zakarian to straighten out the club and aim for promotion next season. Michel Der Zakarian will once again train FC Nantes, relegated to Ligue 2 with only 23 points last season. He had already made two passages as coach of the Canaris, in 2007-2008 and then between 2012 and 2016. And he had each time managed to get the club promoted from Ligue 2 to Ligue 1, in 2008 and then in 2013. The Armenian technician takes charge of the FC Nantes first team for a period of two years. Michel Der Zakarian, 63, will be surrounded by his two assistants, David Bechkoura and Vitorino Hilton. But the club needs quick results to get back to Ligue 1. So the return of Michel Der Zakarian is good news for FC Nantes supporters. He is known for his experience and skills as a coach. FC Nantes is counting on him to get promoted back to Ligue 1 next season. The club's fans are eager to see the team succeed under his leadership.