Former FC Nantes manager Vahid Halilhodzic launched a public criticism of the club's president, Waldemar Kita, during a press conference. The remarks, reported by French media including L'Équipe and Ouest-France, centered on Halilhodzic questioning the competence required to run a football club.
Halilhodzic, who managed Nantes during the 2023-2024 season, made the comments in the context of discussing his departure from the club and the challenges he faced. He implied that Kita lacked the necessary qualifications for his leadership role, stating a version of, "To run a club, you need to be competent, you need to be there."
The outburst highlights the ongoing tensions and instability at FC Nantes, which has seen frequent managerial changes in recent years. Halilhodzic's tenure ended in November 2024 after a poor run of results, and his relationship with the club's hierarchy was reported to be strained.
As of April 2026, Waldemar Kita remains the owner and president of FC Nantes. The club has not issued an official public response to Halilhodzic's latest comments, which add to a history of public disputes between managers and the Nantes presidency.
