Patrick Vieira confirmed as coach of French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg
- Rob Fleming
- 3 July 2023
Patrick Vieira has officially been announced as the new head coach of Strasbourg, a team in the French Ligue 1.
Patrick Vieira has been confirmed as the new head coach of French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.
The former Arsenal and France midfielder, who was sacked by Crystal Palace in March, is understood to have signed a three-year deal with the club.
Vieira had been linked with relegated Leeds but opted to move to France, where he previously managed Nice, to join a club who were recently bought by Chelsea's parent company, BlueCo.
The 47-year-old said: "I am particularly happy to join Racing (Club de Strasbourg).
"I know the history and the identity of this club, the fervour it arouses, the importance it has for its territory, land of football and passion.
"Today, a new cycle begins for Racing and it is exciting for a coach to be able to build something."
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β Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace English (@RCSA_English) July 2, 2023
Patrick Vieira (47) has today signed a three-year contract as coach of Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace. Trained at AS Cannes, the former French international midfielder (107 caps), was World Champion⦠pic.twitter.com/MURjsIjCCb
