Will Still Appointed New Head Coach of AJ Auxerre
AJ Auxerre has appointed 33-year-old Belgian-British manager Will Still as head coach on a two-year contract with an option for a third season, replacing Christophe Pélissier. Still returns to Ligue 1 after previous stints at Reims, Lens, and Southampton. His appointment follows Pélissier's departure despite securing Auxerre's top-flight survival. Still aims to keep Auxerre in Ligue 1.
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Will Still Appointed Head Coach of Auxerre
Belgian coach Will Still has been appointed as the new head coach of French Ligue 1 club Auxerre, marking his return to French football after previous managerial stints at Reims and Lens. The announcement was made on June 12, 2026, by Portuguese sports outlet Record. The article also includes brief updates on other French football news: Patrick Videira renewing his contract with Le Mans after leading them from the third division to Ligue 1, Olivier Giroud renewing with Lille for one season, and PSG's refusal to sell Portuguese midfielders João Neves and Vitinha.
RecordAuxerre Officially Appoints Will Still as Head Coach on Three-Year Contract
French Ligue 1 club AJ Auxerre has officially announced the signing of 33-year-old Belgian-British manager Will Still on a contract until 2028, with a one-year extension option. Still replaces Christophe Pélissier, who departed despite Auxerre securing their top-flight status. Still previously managed Reims, where he gained prominence with a 19-match unbeaten run over two seasons, and Lens, guiding them to an eighth-place finish in Ligue 1 in the 2024-25 season. He then moved to English Championship side Southampton in 2025 but was dismissed in November 2025. Auxerre's Baptiste Malherbe welcomed Still, praising his energy, high standards, and top-level experience as aligning with the club's ambitions.
虎扑 - 足球Will Still returns to Ligue 1, signs two-season deal with Auxerre
Will Still, the 33-year-old Belgian-British football manager, has returned to Ligue 1 by signing a two-season contract with AJ Auxerre, with an option for a third year. The move comes after his dismissal from English Championship side Southampton in November 2025. Still previously made his name in French football with Reims, where he achieved a notable 19-match unbeaten streak over two seasons. He then managed Lens for the 2024-25 season, leading them to an eighth-place finish in Ligue 1 before moving to England. At Auxerre, he replaces Christophe Pélissier, who left despite the club securing its top-flight survival. The agreement was finalized in recent days, and Still will now take charge of his third French club.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuWill Still returns to Ligue 1, signs two-season deal with Auxerre
Will Still, the 33-year-old Belgian-British football manager, has returned to Ligue 1 by signing a two-season contract with AJ Auxerre, with an optional third year. The move follows his dismissal from English Championship side Southampton in November 2025. Still replaces Christophe Pélissier, who left despite Auxerre securing Ligue 1 survival. Still gained prominence in France during a 19-match unbeaten streak at Reims, later coached Lens to an eighth-place finish in 2024-25, and then had a brief stint at Southampton. Auxerre officially announced the signing, marking Still's third French club after Reims and Lens.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footWill Still returns to Ligue 1, signs two-season deal with Auxerre
Will Still, the 33-year-old Belgian-British football manager, has returned to Ligue 1 by signing a two-season contract with AJ Auxerre, with an optional third year. The move comes after his dismissal from English Championship side Southampton in November 2025. Still replaces Christophe Pélissier, who left despite Auxerre securing Ligue 1 survival. Still gained prominence in France during a 19-match unbeaten streak at Reims, later coached Lens to an eighth-place finish in 2024-25, and then had a brief stint at Southampton. Auxerre officially announced the signing, marking Still's third French club after Reims and Lens.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footWill Still Appointed New Head Coach of AJ Auxerre
AJ Auxerre has officially announced the appointment of Belgian-British coach Will Still as the new head coach of the first team, replacing Christophe Pélissier. Still, 33, has signed a two-year contract with an option for an additional season and will take charge from the start of summer preparation. The move marks Still's return to Ligue 1 after previous stints at Stade de Reims, RC Lens, and Southampton in England. Pélissier's departure followed a dispute with sporting director David Wantier, despite his success in saving the club from relegation. Still, who became the youngest active coach in Europe's top five leagues at Reims, aims to keep Auxerre in the French top flight.
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