Who will be the new head coach of Ligue 1 team Nantes in the 2025-26 season?

The new coach of Nantes in the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season is Portuguese Luis Castro. He previously coached Dunkirk for two years and led the team to the promotion play-offs. He is known for his offensive style and youth training ability. He signed a two-year contract with Nantes (with an option for one-year renewal).

Nantes officially announced that Castro became the head coach of the club's professional team. The two sides signed a two-year contract with a one-year renewal option.

Castro began his coaching career in 2000. After years of experience, he returned to Portugal in 2019 to serve as the head coach of Benfica's youth team, and led the U19 to achieve the treble in 2022. In 2023, he came to France to coach the French Ligue 2 team Dunkirk, and achieved good results in two years.

The 45-year-old coach is highly praised for his offensive style, personal charm and ability to integrate young players into professional teams. He will lead the team to prepare for the new season from June 30, and the club will announce his coaching team in the next few days.