Patrick Vieira has been confirmed as the new head coach of French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg. The former Arsenal and France midfielder, who was sacked by Crystal Palace in March, is understood to have signed a three-year deal with the club. Vieira had been linked with relegated Leeds but opted to move to France, where he previously managed Nice, to join a club who were recently bought by Chelsea’s parent company, BlueCo. The 47-year-old said: “I am particularly happy to join Racing [Club de Strasbourg]. I know the history and the identity of this club, the fervour it arouses, the importance it has for its territory, land of football and passion. “Today, a new cycle begins for Racing and it is exciting for a coach to be able to build something.”