Will Still leaves Reims: 31-year-old English manager, whose career was kick-started by a video game, departs from French top-flight side by mutual consent

Will Still has stepped down as manager of Reims with immediate effect, the Ligue 1 side have announced. 

The 31-year-old has impressed at the French side since he took on the role in 2022.

Still met with Reims president Jean-Pierre Caillot and general manager Mathieu Lacour on Thursday, where it was agreed he will not continue as head coach next season.

The club confirm the English coach, as well as his brother and assistant Nicolas, will leaves with immediate effect. 

‘I thank Stade de Reims, President Caillot and Mathieu Lacour for giving me this unique opportunity and for supporting me throughout my journey here,’ Still said.

‘I will be eternally grateful to Stade de Reims as well as everyone involved directly or indirectly with the club. 

‘I would like to thank in particular all the players with whom I was able to work, all the technical, performance, analytical, medical staff as well as the stewards, but also and above all all the supporters of this wonderful club. 

‘Our 19-match unbeaten streak last season as well as the spectacular matches at Delaune will remain unique moments for me.’

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