About Claude Puel

Claude Jacques Puel (French pronunciation: ; born 2 September 1961) is a French football manager and former player who is currently the head coach of Ligue 1 club Nice.

He played as a midfielder. He spent his entire playing career with Monaco, before becoming manager of the club, leading them to the league title in his first full season in charge. He has also managed Lille, Lyon, Nice and Saint-Étienne in Ligue 1, and Southampton and Leicester City in England's Premier League.