Claudio Ranieri has hit out at 'bizarre' former France boss Raymond Domenech, as he awaits clearance to take charge of Ligue 1 side Nantes.
Ranieri's managerial takeover at Nantes is being held up due to a Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) regulation stipulating head coaches in Ligue 1 must be under the age of 65. Special dispensation can be given but Domenech, head of the French coach association, is a notable objector.
Ranieri, the 65-year-old Italian – who formerly managed in Ligue 1 with Monaco before sensationally guiding Leicester to the Premier League title in 2015-16 – confirmed there is an agreement in place with Nantes, before hitting out at Domenech.
He added: 'I was convinced by the project at Nantes. There is a very strong youth academy with players emerging from here like Marcel Desailly or Didier Deschamps, many of a great quality coming through right now, and the president is very enthusiastic.
'I was struck by the squad, as they were bottom of the table halfway through the season, then thanks to Conceicao's work they finished seventh. That shows me good work can be done here.'
- Daily Mail