What happened: OGC Nice have confirmed that Claude Puel has left the club. Puel had taken charge in December, replacing Franck Haise with the team in crisis. Club president Maurice Cohen will remain in his post.

Why it matters: The departure caps a short, turbulent spell and leaves Nice searching for stability after a midseason managerial change failed to settle the club. With the president staying on, continuity at the top contrasts with renewed uncertainty in the dugout heading into the 2026 cycle.

What to watch: Attention now turns to who Nice appoint as Puel's successor and how quickly the club moves to fill the vacancy.