Patrick Vieira Departs Strasbourg Ahead of 2024-25 Season

French Ligue 1 club Strasbourg and coach Patrick Vieira have mutually decided to part ways before the 2024-25 season. Hired in July of the previous year, Vieira led the team to finish 13th and was instrumental in fostering youth talent. A new coach is expected to be named soon.

French Ligue 1 club Strasbourg and coach Patrick Vieira have mutually agreed to part ways ahead of the 2024-25 season, the club announced on Thursday. Appointed last July, Vieira had signed a three-year deal following his departure from Crystal Palace.

In his first season, Strasbourg finished 13th in the league, and Vieira was thanked for his role in nurturing young talents during a transitional phase. 'We would like to express our gratitude and thank Patrick for the work he has accomplished during this first phase of the project, and we wish him much success in the future,' said club president Marc Keller.

A consortium named BlueCo, which also holds shares in Chelsea, took over Strasbourg last year. The club confirmed that a new coach would be appointed soon, with the upcoming Ligue 1 season set to begin on August 17-18.

(With inputs from agencies.)