Juba Touabi, Media365, published Monday, January 16, 2023 at 9:25 p.m.
In search of a new coach, OGC Nice would be in the footsteps of Hervé Renard.
The Aiglons separated from Lucien Favre a few days ago after a succession of negative results. The controllers of the first team have been entrusted to Didier Digard to ensure the interim.
OGC Nice is now looking for a replacement for the Swiss technician. The Nice board would have drawn up a shortlist in this file. According to daily information the teamHervé Renard, the Saudi coach, would be in the small papers of the formation of the south of France.
Like many observers, the Aiglons were impressed by the coaching of the French coach during the group stage of the 2022 World Cup. Under the orders of Hervé Renard, the Saudis achieved the feat of beating Argentina (1-2), future winner of the competition, from the first match. They are the only ones to have achieved this feat.
Renard has a release clause
The French technician has attracted many suitors. Hervé Renard was cited in the sights of the Belgian selection, he was also approached by the Polish team. The native of Aix-les-Bains has decided not to follow up. He recently denied the rumor sending him to the bench of the Red Devils. ” The info announcing that I had submitted my application to train Belgium is totally false “, he confided on Twitter.
Interest from OGC Nice could, however, make the 54-year-old coach change his mind. He would not be against the idea of returning to Ligue 1 after his short experience in Lille in 2015. After having shone for many years in Africa, winning two African Cups of Nations, Hervé Renard will probably want to prove his worth by club.
Under contract with Saudi Arabia until 2027, following his last extension, the French would have a release clause in his contract. Good news for the people of Nice who could soon start negotiations with the Saudi Football Federation.
