Arsenal Legend, Patrick Vieira Loses 4th Coaching Job In Nine Years

Arsenal legend, Patrick Vieira has continued to struggle in his managerial career as he leaves his 4th managerial job in 9 years.

Patrick Vieira started his coaching career at Major League Soccer club, New York City FC in November 2015 and decided to leave the club in 2017 even though he had a fair run with them.

Vieira returned to his country, France, to take on a coaching job at OGC Nice In June 2018. The 48-year-old French tactician was sacked in December 2020 due to poor run of games especially in his second season at the club.

Despite his poor performance in his last season at OGC Nice, Premier League club, Crystal Palace decided to make him their coach in July 2021. He only had a fair run in his first season at the club, his second campaign was a total disaster, hence, he had to be sacked in March 2023.

Patrick Vieira went back to coaching months later as he was given a three-and-a-half deal at Strasbourg in July 2023, days after Chelsea owners, BlueCo took over the club.

Vieira had a fair run in his debut season at the French Ligue 1 club, but just like the club’s fans, he wasn’t happy that BlueCo planned to use the French side to develop players for Chelsea, coupled with a very difficult debut season. Hence, he left on mutual consent earlier today, July 18, 2024.

A statement from Strasbourg read: “The entire club warmly thanks Patrick Vieira for his impeccable commitment.

“Indeed, in a season of transition, Patrick was able to help young talents progress and always displayed exemplary behaviour on and off the field.”

Strasbourg president Marc Keller added: “We would like to express our gratitude and thank Patrick for the work he has accomplished during this first phase of the project and we wish him much success in the future. He will always be welcome at the club.”