Already under contract until 2027, Franck Haise has extended by an additional two seasons with OGC Nice. This is a strong sign of confidence, as the club is experiencing a mixed start to the season and remains uncertain about a possible sale.
The story continues between Franck Haise and OGC Nice. Having arrived on the Côte d’Azur in the summer of 2024, after making history at RC Lens, the 54-year-old coach chose to extend his contract until 2029. Although his contract initially ran until 2027, he now commits to a long-term future with the Aiglons, alongside his two assistants Lilian Nalis and Johann Ramaré. The announcement was made official by the club, putting an end to persistent departure rumors, notably to Rennes, where his former Lens boss Arnaud Pouille reportedly wanted to bring him back.
An extension that breathes stability
In modern football, where coaches often come and go faster than a season, Franck Haise’s extension sends a strong signal. Since Patrick Vieira, no Nice coach had managed to complete two full seasons on the bench. Franck Haise, however, has already left a mark, guiding Nice to 4th place in Ligue 1 in his first year. The club regained entry to Europe and a sense of ambition.
His extension until 2029 indicates a clear intent: to anchor the club in a project of continuity. In this regard, the message sent by management is clear. Despite backstage turmoil, the field remains the priority, and Franck Haise is its cornerstone.
A contrasting start to the season
This decision comes in a particular context. After a successful 2024-2025 season in terms of results, OGC Nice is experiencing a more challenging start in Ligue 1. With only one win in three matches, the Aiglons currently sit in 12th place. Nothing alarming at this stage, but it serves as a reminder that consistency still needs to be achieved.
It might just be during such times that a club requires stability. Extending Franck Haise’s contract affirms that management believes in his approach, even amid temporary turbulence.
The uncertainty of the sale
Another context element: persistent rumors of a possible sale of OGC Nice by the INEOS group. These noises fuel uncertainty about the club’s future. In this climate, securing the coach’s position can be seen as a way to provide clarity and reassure players, fans, and investors.
Thus, Franck Haise’s extension becomes more than just a sporting decision: it’s a signal sent to the entire Nice ecosystem. Regardless of the outcome of behind-the-scenes discussions, the technical project rests on a recognized coach capable of building for the long term.
Franck Haise, the man of a project
Beyond the numbers, Franck Haise has primarily imposed a philosophy. His stint at Lens already revealed him as a coach capable of creating a clear play identity, with a collective demand and a strong inclination for groundwork. At Nice, he is attempting to replicate this model: establishing solid foundations, stabilizing the club, and offering an upward trajectory.
While he still has much to prove on the Côte d’Azur, particularly in result consistency and progress in Europe, this extension reflects a conviction: Nice believes he is the man for the project.
