NANTES, France (AP) — Nantes fired coach Antoine Kombouaré on Tuesday after a difficult season where the club battled to stay in Ligue 1.
Nantes finished 13th in the 18-team league and top-flight survival was not certain until the final round.
“FC Nantes announces the end of its collaboration with Antoine Kombouaré, head coach of the professional team,” Nantes posted on X. “The club sincerely thanks Antoine Kombouaré and his staff for their professionalism and dedication.”
The 61-year-old Kombouaré had one year left on his contract.
He remains a popular figure at the club, having saved it from relegation in 2021 and winning the French Cup in 2022 — the club's first trophy in 21 years.