FC Nantes have officially appointed Portuguese coach Luis Castro as their new head coach on a two-year deal, with an option for a third season. The 45-year-old joins from Ligue 2 side Dunkerque, where he had been under contract until 2027.
Castro replaces Antoine Kombouaré, who was dismissed in May after a second spell in charge of Les Canaris. In a statement, the club praised Castro for his “attacking philosophy, human qualities and his ability to integrate young players into a professional group.”
Castro’s backroom staff will be finalised in the coming days, but he will be accompanied by assistant José Costa – who worked alongside him at Dunkerque – fellow assistant Rui Cunha, performance lead Francisco Calvete, and goalkeeping coach Faouzi Amzal.
