Lens appoints Didier Digard as head coach through 2028
French club Lens has named Didier Digard as head coach on a contract running until June 2028, succeeding Yannick Cahuzac, who recently left the role.
Lens has appointed Didier Digard as the new head coach, with a contract lasting until June 2028. This comes after the departure of Yannick Cahuzac from the role. Digard, who is 40 years old, succeeds Cahuzac. The club's decision to hire Digard was based on consultations that yielded a consensus among stakeholders. The French coach was chosen due to his technical expertise, leadership abilities, capacity to develop players, and deep understanding of French football.
Prior to his appointment at Lens, Digard managed Nice. During his tenure, Nice achieved a record of 10 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses, resulting in an average of 1.76 points per match. Additionally, Digard led Nice to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Europa Conference League.
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