Philippe Montanier is set to depart AS Saint-Etienne after the club failed to secure a contract extension, signaling the end of his stint as manager. The decision comes amid a disappointing campaign where Saint-Etienne missed automatic promotion to Ligue 1 despite substantial investment and keeping key players like Lucas Stassin and Zuriko Davitashvili.
Saint-Etienne, which changed managers mid-season by replacing Erik Horneland with Montanier in an effort to boost promotion hopes, reached the promotion play-offs but were eliminated by OGC Nice after a 4-1 loss in the away leg following a goalless first leg. With Montanier’s contract expiring and no renewal agreed, his tenure at the club is effectively over.
Key highlights
– Montanier to leave Saint-Etienne after failed contract extension.
– Club’s promotion bid hindered despite investments and retaining key players.
– Managerial change during the season; play-off exit to Nice with a heavy second-leg defeat.
