Image:Garde: Will step up from position in charge of Lyon's youth academy
Lyon have confirmed that Remi Garde is to succeed Claude Puel as manager at Stade Gerland.
Former Arsenal midfielder to fill void created by Puel's departure
Lyon have confirmed that Remi Garde is to succeed Claude Puel as manager at Stade Gerland.
The Ligue 1 outfit finally severed ties with Puel on Monday following a complex arbitration process and have wasted no further time in appointing his successor.
Garde, a six-time France international, made 145 appearances in Les Gones' midfield before moving on to Strasbourg and then Arsenal.
The 45-year-old has been in charge of Lyon's youth academy, and will be officially presented later on Wednesday by club president Jean-Michel Aulas.
Appointment
A statement on the club's official website read: "On Wednesday June 22 at 11:30am (1030 BST), (there will be) a press conference with Jean-Michel Aulas in the presence of Bernard Lacombe and Remi Garde for the appointment of the latter at the head of the first-team squad."
Puel left having failed to win a trophy since succeeding Alain Perrin in 2008.
Lyon had won the French title seven times in a row from 2002 prior to Puel's appointment, but his style of football and lack of success brought him few admirers.
He steered the club to a third-placed finish in 2010/11.
