Lens appoint Digard as coach until 2028 - The Straits Times
Nov 13 - RC Lens have appointed Didier Digard as head coach on a contract until June 2028, the Ligue 1 club said on Friday, a day after dismissing Yannick Cahuzac.
β’ The 40-year-old former OGC Nice manager has signed for the next two seasons, the club said in a statement.
β’ Digard replaces Cahuzac, who was sacked after a string of defeats, including a 9-1 Champions League defeat by Como.
β’ Former midfielder Digard played for Paris St Germain, Middlesbrough, Nice and Real Betis before moving into coaching.
β’ He took charge of Nice during the 2022-23 season, guiding them to the Conference League quarter-finals and taking them close to European qualification after recording 10 wins, seven draws and four defeats.
β’ Lens are 11th in Ligue 1 with 13 points and 33rd in the Champions League standings with three points. They host Toulouse next week. REUTERS
