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Published on Dec 03, 2024 at 4:50 p.m. par
Abdel Maarous
FC Nantes ordered to pay €730,000 to a former coach for unfair dismissal. A sporting and legal crisis for the club.
The FC Nantes is going through a particularly dark period. Poor sporting performances are now accompanied by legal setbacks, putting the club in a delicate position on and off the field.
A worrying sporting situation
Penultimate in Ligue 1, FC Nantes is struggling to string together positive results this season. Antoine Kombouarestill in office despite rumors of a possible replacement, remains under pressure. But the tense climate is not limited to sporting performances. The internal management of the club and certain controversial decisions add to the ambient instability.
Pierre Aristouy, a conflict with serious consequences
The former coach of the Canaries, Pierre Aristouyresurfaces in an already difficult context. Thanked in November 2023 after an encouraging start, Aristouy had decided to contest his dismissal before the industrial tribunal, deeming it unfair.
The verdict, which fell today, confirmed his expectations. According to RMC Sportle FC Nantes was ordered to pay 730,000 euros to its former coach. A provisional execution on half of the amount was also ordered. This financial sanction further increases the challenges that Nantes leaders must face.
Contested management at the top
The figure of Waldemar Kitapresident of the club, is singled out again. Criticized for his unilateral decisions and his controversial management, he is considered responsible for the current crisis by a large part of football supporters and observers. Aristouy's dismissal and the unfavorable legal outcome only reinforce this feeling of discontent.
This legal setback has direct repercussions on the club's cash flow, already weakened by low income linked to performances in Ligue 1.
