Nicolas Chabot is poised to become the new manager of Marseille, ending his tenure at Nantes after three seasons, according to reports from Ouest-France. The move follows an agreement between Nantes and Chabot to terminate the final year of his contract. Marseille have been seeking a replacement for Corinne Diacre, and administrative hurdles were the only remaining obstacle to Chabot’s appointment as of the latest reports.
Chabot’s time at Nantes saw considerable success, including promotion to Ligue 1 and a run to the play-off semi-finals this season. He arrived at Nantes three years ago and quickly established himself as a promising young coach. His departure marks the end of a successful period for the club, who will now begin the search for a new manager.
Pierre-Alain Picard, currently managing Dijon, is expected to replace Chabot at Nantes. Picard will be joined by Pilar Khoury, a former Nantes player between 2023 and 2025, who will serve as his assistant coach. Picard has spent only one season as head coach in Burgundy before making the move to Nantes.
Chabot’s appointment at Marseille represents a significant step up in his managerial career. Marseille will be hoping he can replicate the success he achieved at Nantes and bring stability to a club that has faced recent challenges. The appointment is expected to be formally announced once any remaining administrative issues are resolved. This move could potentially inject fresh impetus into Marseille's ambitions for the upcoming season.
