Very close to being fired before the holidays, Antoine Kombouaré was finally confirmed in his position. But the FC Nantes coach has a fragile future. His departure would ultimately only be a simple question of time…
Antoine Kombouaré has had ringing ears in recent weeks… A little too much for his taste, obviously. The FC Nantes coach also made this known to the local media by refusing to answer their questions. AK criticizes journalists in particular for having written that he would no longer be the coach of the Canaries and for not having apologized after the managers’ confirmation that he would still be in post when they resume in 2025.
Riolo confirms for Kombouaré
However, Antoine Kombouaré’s fate seemed to be that of a departure before the winter break. On RMC, Daniel Riolo confirmed that the Nantes leaders had recorded the departure of the coach and finally retracted: “Habib Beye was in Paris and he was told to come to Nantes the next day, Friday 20, to make the presentation before going on the bench for the (Coupe de France) match against Drancy. In the end, things go wrong. He sees Antoine Kombouaré again during a discussion which regains some confidence with the Kita. He tells them that he’s not completely burned out and that he can get through this. The Kitas change their mind for the umpteenth time ».
Kombouaré already sentenced?
This turnaround in the situation clearly confirms that Antoine Kombouaré’s position is more than fragile… It is even rumored, within the club, that his future is already sealed. Maintained this winter, the Kanak will try to save the Canaries in Ligue 1. But the Kita already have the ambition to turn the Kombouaré page. It remains to be seen whether this will be in 2025-2026. Or before…
