Claudio Ranieri named manager of French side Nantes
Claudio Ranieri, former Leicester City manager, has agreed to a two-year deal to manage Ligue 1 side Nantes.
The Italian, who led the Foxes to the Premier League title in 2016, has been without a club since being sacked by the Foxes in February.
“FC Nantes is pleased to announce the arrival of Claudio Ranieri at the head of his professional group,” a statement on the Nantes FC official website said.
“At 65 years old, the former defender has a very good experience as a coach – and an impressive record – at the highest level.
This is Ranieri’s second spell in France after handling Monaco between 2012 and 2014 and leading them to the second division title.
The much-travelled Italian has also coached Juventus and Chelsea.
Nantes, who have won the French title eight times, finished seventh in Ligue 1 last season.
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