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Halilhodžić Fails to Save Nantes as Club Officially Relegated to French Second Division

Halilhodžić Fails to Save Nantes as Club Officially Relegated to French Second Division

T.E (Elbotola)
08 May 2026at21:07

Nantes Football Club has been officially relegated to the French second division after suffering a one-nil defeat against hosts Lens on Friday evening, in a match played as part of the 33rd round of the French league.

Nantes' points tally remains at 23, placing them in 17th position (second to last), confirming their official relegation with one round remaining in the domestic league.

Vahid Halilhodžić took over as Nantes coach last March with the aim of getting the team back on track, following the dismissal of Moroccan coach Ahmed Kantari due to poor results. However, the Bosnian coach failed to achieve this mission.

It is worth noting that Nantes' squad includes Moroccan player Youssef El-Arabi, who participated in today's match as a substitute for his teammate Mathis Abline in the 82nd minute.

What happened to Nantes FC in the French league?

Nantes FC was officially relegated to the French second division after a 1-0 defeat against Lens in the 33rd round. This result confirmed their drop with one match remaining in the domestic league season.

How did Vahid Halilhodžić's coaching tenure impact Nantes' season?

Vahid Halilhodžić took over as Nantes coach in March, aiming to improve the team's performance after the previous coach's dismissal. However, he ultimately failed to prevent the club's relegation to the second division.

What are the implications of Nantes' relegation for their squad?

Nantes' relegation means they will compete in the French second division next season, impacting player contracts and potential transfers. The team includes Moroccan player Youssef El-Arabi, who featured in their final match.
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French Ligue 2

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