Former Crystal Palace Manager, Patrick Vieira, Takes Charge as RC Strasbourg’s New Head Coach

Patrick Vieira Appointed Manager of RC Strasbourg

Puzzlement and discontinuity in the football world as former Arsenal midfielder, Patrick Vieira, takes charge of Ligue 1 club RC Strasbourg on a three-year contract. The 47-year-old has been out of work since being sacked as boss of Premier League side Crystal Palace in March, but now he is ready to embark on a new challenge.

“I am particularly happy to join Racing,” said Patrick Vieira. “I know the history and the identity of this club, the fervour it arouses, the importance it has for its region, which is a place of football and passion.”

This appointment comes amidst Chelsea’s recent acquisition of a majority stake in Strasbourg. With their investment at play, all eyes are on Vieira to lead the team towards success after finishing 15th last season.

A Familiar Territory for Patrick Vieira

Vieira is no stranger to working within multi-club groups. Prior to his latest role with Strasbourg, he coached Manchester City under-23s before taking over at New York City FC – both clubs affiliated with the City Football Group.

Filling Frederic Antonetti’s shoes will not be an easy task for Vieira. Though Antonetti steered Strasbourg away from relegation last term, both parties agreed that parting ways was necessary following Chelsea’s intervention.

A New Cycle Begins for Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace

Vieira commends Marc Keller’s leadership and applauds his efforts in rebuilding the club during recent years: “The rebuilding of the club in recent years…is an example to be admired,” stated Vieira. “Working with him is a real pleasure for me. Today, a new cycle begins for Racing and it is exciting as a coach to be able to build something while relying on the values that have defined the strength of the club.”

From Player to Coach

Vieira embarked on his coaching career after retiring from playing with Manchester City in 2011. He took charge of the club’s elite development squad in 2013.

In 2015, he made the leap across the Atlantic, managing New York City FC in Major League Soccer (MLS). Three years later, Vieira returned to Europe with Ligue 1 side Nice.

A Mix of Success and Setbacks

During his tenure at Nice, Vieira led the team to a commendable seventh-place finish in his debut season. However, poor form resulted in his dismissal in December 2020.

Last year marked Vieira’s return to the Premier League when he became manager of Crystal Palace. Despite guiding them to a respectable 12th place finish and reaching semi-finals of the FA Cup, he was relieved from duty due to their winless streak and precarious position above relegation.

The Next Chapter for Patrick Vieira

With this latest appointment at RC Strasbourg Alsace, Patrick Vieira embarks on an exciting new chapter as he looks forward to rebuilding a team steeped in history and passion. Only time will tell if his leadership can propel Strasbourg towards greater heights within French football.

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