Auxerre pick Fernandez

ByReuters

Published 29/05/2006 at 13:20 GMT

Auxerre have named Jean Fernandez as their new coach on a three-year contract, according to reports on Monday. Former Olympique Marseille coach Fernandez, 51, will take over from Jacques Santini who was sacked 10 days ago.

FOOTBALL 2005 Marseille Fernandez

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Fernandez helped Marseille finish fifth last season and also reached the French Cup final where they lost 2-1 to arch rivals Paris St Germain.

"We had contacts with different persons but we favoured this one," said Auxerre chairman Jean-Claude Hamel.

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