Nice have officially named Patrick Vieria as their new head coach, to succeed Borussia Dortmund-bound Lucien Favre.
Vieira stepped down as coach of MLS club New York City FC on Sunday with reports in France suggesting he has agreed a three-year contract at Nice.
The former Arsenal, Juventus and Inter Milan star returns to France after a 23-year career abroad as a player and a manager. He also won 107 caps for France, winning the World Cup in 1998 and European Championship two years later.
Vieira took over NYCFC in their second season in MLS in 2016 and in both seasons led the team to second-placed Eastern Conference finishes, only to lose at the first hurdle in the playoffs. He leaves the MLS club in second place, two points behind Atlanta United.