Strasbourg Names Hugo Oliveira as New Head Coach Following Gary O'Neil's Exit
Strasbourg announced the appointment of Portuguese coach Hugo Oliveira on Sunday, stepping in after the unexpected departure of Gary O'Neil last month.
O'Neil, the English manager, left the Ligue 1 club to join Ipswich on June 26. He had only taken charge at Strasbourg in January, making his stay brief but impactful.
The club has not revealed the duration of Oliveira's contract. The 47-year-old arrives from Portuguese top-tier team Famalicao, marking his first permanent role as a head coach.
Oliveira’s Background and Vision
"I am honored to be here at Strasbourg and to be part of such an ambitious project," Oliveira said in a statement from the club. "My goal is to bring passion, create lasting memories, and give my best to help the club grow."
Before becoming a head coach, Oliveira specialized as a goalkeeping coach, working with prestigious teams including Portugal, Everton, and Fulham. He collaborated with Marco Silva during his time at the English clubs.
In December 2024, Oliveira took over Famalicao, leading them to a fifth-place finish in the Primeira Liga last season — their highest since returning to Portugal’s top flight six years earlier.
Previous Achievements and Upcoming Challenges
Gary O'Neil led Strasbourg to notable success, guiding them to the Conference League semi-finals and securing eighth place in Ligue 1.
The new Ligue 1 season kicks off for Strasbourg with an away match against Marseille on the weekend of August 21-23.
- Outgoing Coach: Gary O'Neil (left June 26)
- Incoming Coach: Hugo Oliveira (appointed July)
- Oliveira’s Previous Club: Famalicao
- Famalicao Achievement: 5th place in Primeira Liga
- Strasbourg's Last Season Finish: 8th in Ligue 1
- Conference League Run: Semi-finals under O'Neil
- First Match of New Season: vs Marseille, August 21-23
