Lebo Mothiba's former manager Patrick Vieira is reportedly under consideration for a top job ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a shock exit from RC Strasbourg.
Strasbourg formally announced the departure of Vieira as head coach on Thursday after just one season in charge.
A statement on the club's official website reads: "The club and Patrick Vieira have mutually agreed to end their collaboration.
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"The entire club warmly thanks Patrick Vieira for his impeccable commitment. Indeed, in a season of transition, Patrick was able to help young talents progress and always displayed exemplary behavior on and off the field.
"We would like to express our gratitude and thank Patrick for the work he has accomplished during this first phase of the project and we wish him much success in the future. He will always be welcome at the club" said President Marc KELLER and the Board of Directors.
"A new coach will be appointed soon."
The manager's departure comes just one year into the three-year deal he signed last year and French outlet L'Equipe claims that the two parties resorted to severing ties as a result of Vieira allegedly criticising BluCo ownership's decisions on signings among other issues.
After seemingly being found not be in accordance with the direction that the owners want to go in, Vieira's next destination could just be around the corner as it is reported that he is one of the leading candidates for a top national team role.
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According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Arsenal legend is on the shortlist to become the next head coach of the United States, who are one of the three hosts for the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico.
USA recently dismissed Gregg Berhalter from the helm after an surprise group stage exit at the 2024 Copa America.
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was reportedly offered the job but declined it as he has no aspiration of returning to management just yet.
Although he has no experience as an international football coach, Vieira's coaching began ironically began in the US, where he spent his first three seasons in charge of New York FC before stints at Nice, Crystal Palace, and Strasbourg.
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