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Will Still favourite for Lorient job as former Southampton manager expresses desire for Ligue 1 return
TL;DR
Will Still is the frontrunner for the FC Lorient managerial position as Olivier Pantaloni prepares to leave at season's end. Still, previously with Southampton, has expressed interest in returning to Ligue 1.
Key points
- Will Still is a favorite for the FC Lorient job.
- Olivier Pantaloni will leave Lorient at season's end.
- Still has previously managed in Ligue 1.
- Lorient is preparing a shortlist of potential replacements.
- Still has expressed interest in returning to Ligue 1.
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Will Still favourite for Lorient job as former Southampton manager expresses desire for Ligue 1 return
Out of work since leaving Southampton earlier this season, Will Still could make a return to management and a return for France this summer.
There will be a job opening at FC Lorient at the end of the season. Olivier Pantaloni will leave the club upon the expiry of his contract, as he has already publicly confirmed.Ā *Les Merlus,*who have exceeded expectations upon their return to Ligue 1 this season, are already curating a shortlist of potential replacements.
As per a report fromĀ **LāĆquipe,**Still, who has previously managed Stade de Reims and RC Lens in Ligue 1, tops the shortlist. And the Anglo-Belgian manager would seemingly be open to such a move.
Speaking onĀ Ligue 1 Pluson Sunday, Still said that he hadĀ *āno ideaā*whether his next job would be back in Franceās top flight. However, he added,Ā āI hope so. It would be great, but I donāt hold the keys to my future. It will depend on a few things. I havenāt closed the door to anything, so time will tell.ā
Still refused to speak about the rumours linking him with the Lorient position, instead highlighting the good work done by Pantaloni.Ā āFor now, there is absolutely nothing concrete or signed or anything like that,ā added the former Southampton manager.
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Q&A
Who is Will Still and what is his coaching background?
Will Still is a football manager known for his previous roles at Stade de Reims and RC Lens in Ligue 1, and he was most recently the manager of Southampton.
Why is Olivier Pantaloni leaving FC Lorient?
Olivier Pantaloni is leaving FC Lorient as his contract expires at the end of the season, a decision he has publicly confirmed.
What are FC Lorient's expectations for the next season?
FC Lorient aims to build on their successful return to Ligue 1 and is actively seeking a new manager to continue their progress.
