Patrick Viera named Nice boss

Patrick Viera has been named as the new manager of Nice.

The former Arsenal captain left Major League Soccer side New York City to take on the role for the French Ligue 1 club.

Nice finished eighth in the league last season, missing out on qualifying for the Europa League by one point.

Vieira takes over from Lucien Favre, who was appointed Borussia Dortmund coach in May.

The 41-year-old had been tipped to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal before the appointment of Unai Emery.

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