Newcastle United are in search of a new manager following the departure of Rafa Benitez. While the Spaniard wanted to stay and extend his contract, owner Mike Ashley wasn’t keen given the frosty relationship between the two over the last three years. The Magpies have been linked with some interesting names, including OGC Nice manager Patrick Vieira. However, the former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder has claimed he has plans to be at the Ligue 1 club in the long-term, dealing Newcastle a big blow in their managerial search.
“I am at OGC Nice long-term,” Vieira said, as reported by GFFN.