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April 27, 2026

With ‘incompetence at every level’, Nantes are staring down the barrel at relegation

With 23 managerial appointments since Waldemar Kita bought Nantes in 2007, relegation beckons for Les Canaris

With ‘incompetence at every level’, Nantes are staring down the barrel at relegation

TL;DR

  • Nantes' current struggles are attributed to poor management, a contrast to their historical 'le jeu à la Nantaise' style.
  • Owner Waldemar Kita's 'revolving-door policy' with managers has led to instability, with 23 appointments since 2007.
  • Coach Vahid Halilhodzic described the club's management as 'improvisation and incompetence'.
  • The team is facing relegation to Ligue 2, with their fate hanging precariously on remaining matches and other results.
  • Valentin Rongier's late goal in the derby against Rennes significantly worsened Nantes' relegation prospects.

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