French side Reims hires Slovenian Luka Elsner as its new coach

REIMS, France — French club Reims hired Luka Elsner as its new coach on Tuesday.

The club announced the 41-year-old Slovenian's arrival in a video on X without immediately giving further details.

Reims finished ninth in the top flight last season while Elsner kept Le Havre up having guided the club to promotion the previous season as second division champion.

“The teams has its trademark, the developing of young talents and playing attractive football,” Elsner said. “I hope to bring my great passion, my desire to improve.”

Reims was looking for a new coach after Will Still left with three games remaining last season.