The French club Nantes announced the appointment of Bosnian coach Vahid Halilhodžić as the head coach of the first team until the end of the season, in a move aimed at saving the team from the risk of relegation following a decline in their league results in recent times.

The club's management made the decision after ending coach Ahmed Qantarari's tenure due to the negative results the team suffered, as Nantes fell to the relegation-threatened positions, prompting the management to act quickly before the crucial stages of the season.

Halilhodžić has a long-standing relationship with Nantes, having played for the team between 1981 and 1986. He also previously managed the team and led them to remain in the first division when they were close to relegation.

Nantes club hopes that the veteran coach will succeed in restoring balance to the team during the remaining rounds of the season and achieve results that ensure its stay in the first division league.