Tendency to put big players of the past with small managerial background seems to grow rapidly as ex-Arsenal and France star midfielder Patrick Viera officially became Nice new manager. According to L’Equipe, he signed a three-year contact with Les Aiglons. But let's be fair to Patrick, before coming to Nice he did quite good job at MLS with New York City, who are currently place 2nd in Eastern Conference.
- As footballer Viera spent 9 years with golden-era Arsenal (1995-05). Also he used play at Inter, Juventus and Manchester City
- With France he won 1998 World Cup and silverware in 2006