Arsenal legend looks set to become manager of Strasbourg, a Ligue 1 club owned by , according to reports.
Vieira has been out of work since getting sacked by back in March, following a 12 game winless run.
The 47-year-old had been linked with following their relegation from the Premier League but those rumours have cooled in recent weeks.
Now, it seems the World Cup winner is returning to his native France for his next job, with reporting that Vieira is the ‘favourite’ to take the reins at Strasbourg – who were very recently taken over by Chelsea’s parent company BlueCo.
Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital agreed a deal to buy the Ligue 1 side last week, with the Blues’ owners attempting to set up a multi-club model akin to Manchester City and RB Leipzig.
Boehly had previously spoken about developing ‘pathways for our young superstars to get on to the Chelsea pitch’, with Strasbourg fans quick to criticise the takeover amid fears they could become a feeder club.
BlueCo have moved quickly to attempt to reassure supporters, saying in a statement: ‘It is an honor for us to be part of this historic club.
‘We are committed to preserving the legacy of Racing [Club de Strasbourg] and to working closely with Marc [Keller, club president] and his management team to continue the excellent work they have done.
‘This strategic investment would strengthen our presence in European football, alongside our stake in Chelsea. We believe it would create tremendous opportunities for sharing knowledge and expertise.’
Prior to Palace, Vieira’s previous managerial jobs were at New York City and Nice, and prior to his sacking had been earmarked as a future boss at Arsenal or Manchester City.
As for Boehly and co., they’ve also got their hands busy dealing with a mass exodus of players from Chelsea, with .
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