Lorient has recently experienced a significant change with the departure of its coach Olivier Pantaloni. After an impressive season where the club finished 10th in Ligue 1, Pantaloni decided not to extend his contract with the Merlus. He has signed a two-year deal with OGC Nice, a club that courted him after his remarkable performances at the helm of Lorient. This departure marks a turning point for the club, which will now need to find a new coach for the upcoming season. Pantaloni, 59, was sought after by several clubs, but ultimately chose to continue his career on the Côte d'Azur. In the first matchday of Ligue 1, Pantaloni will face his former club, Lorient, in a game that will take place at the Allianz Riviera. This will be a highly anticipated match for supporters of both clubs.