The former French national team assistant coach has been appointed as the new manager of Ligue 1 side Lille, following their controversial sacking by the club's board.

The news was announced on Tuesday and comes as a surprise to many fans who had hoped that the club would keep their current manager, Christophe Galtier. However, it seems that the board's decision was based on a lack of success during their tenure as head coach, with Lille currently sitting at the bottom of the table.

The new manager is Jean-Pierre Papin, who previously worked as the assistant coach for the French national team. He has also managed several clubs in France, including Lens and Rennes, where he helped them achieve promotion from Ligue 2.

Papin will be tasked with turning around Lille's fortunes and leading the team towards a successful season. The club has struggled this season, having lost four of their opening six matches and only managing one win so far.

However, the appointment of Papin has caused controversy among fans, with some questioning whether he is the right man for the job. Others have praised him for his experience and track record in coaching.

Regardless of the initial reaction, it remains to be seen how well Papin can turn things around for Lille. But one thing is certain: it will be an interesting challenge for him to lead the team back to the top of the league.