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Herve Renard is set to replace Corinne Diacre as the new France Women’s head coach.
Frenchman Renard, who has never previously managed a women’s team, is currently the manager of the Saudi Arabia men’s national team.
France’s players are said to be very happy with the choice of the 54-year-old as a replacement for Diacre, who was sacked as head coach earlier this month after a significant divide between herself and the players became evident.
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas, who is also in charge of women’s football at the France Football Federation, has helped lead the.
Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Thierry Henry has reportedly been suggested as a candidate for the France women's national team job, following Corinne Diacre's sacking.