FC Nantes adds new assistant as Poirier chases midfield signing

Just days after taking the bench at FC Nantes, Grégory Poirier can already rely on the official arrival of his former deputy Ibrahim Rachidi, while the club also expects a key midfield signing to be completed later today in the coming hours.

Rachidi joins Poirier’s staff

C’est désormais officiel : Ibrahim Rachidi, a 46‑year‑old Marseillais, has been released by AS Cannes to join Poirier’s staff at FC Nantes as the new assistant, and Il will bring his experience from their previous collaboration to Le club in the coming season.

The two men already worked together at FC Martigues between 2022 and 2024, where Rachidi served as Poirier’s adjoint, and their shared history gives Poirier confidence; Mais Le nouveau coach values having a trusted aide as he rebuilds the squad.

Rachidi’s familiarity with Poirier’s methods means the coach can immediately implement his tactical ideas, accelerating the club’s relaunch plan without a learning curve for the backroom staff.

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Pierret’s pending signing

Le FC Nantes continues to chase Red Star midfielder Balthazar Pierret, whose defensive profile matches Poirier’s requirements, and Il has been linked to the club for several days due to his prior work with the coach at the same club.

Mohamed Toubache‑Ter clarified the situation, stating: « Il n’y a aucun accord pour Balthazar Pierret. Ça doit se finaliser aujourd’hui normalement. » Mais the deal remains unsigned as of the latest update.

The objective for FC Nantes is clear: accelerate the transfer market to reinforce a squad that must quickly improve its standing in Ligue 2, and Pierret’s arrival could provide the midfield balance the Canaris need.

Thus, while Rachidi’s appointment is settled, Pierret’s signing still hangs in the balance, and Mais Poirier must await today’s outcome to complete both his staff and playing roster for the upcoming campaign.