In a surprising turn of events, Patrick Vieira has left his position as head coach of RC Strasbourg. The announcement came after Vieira guided the team to a modest 13th place finish in Ligue 1 last season. The club's official statement described the departure as a mutual decision, expressing gratitude for Vieira's guidance and work with the young team.

This situation bears similarities to Mauricio Pochettino's departure from Chelsea earlier this summer. Like Pochettino, Vieira reportedly desired more experienced additions to the team. Strasbourg's official statement praised Vieira for his commitment and his ability to help young talents progress, on and off the field.

The news of Vieira's departure comes as a surprise, especially considering that Strasbourg had already begun their preseason preparations. The team played three friendlies during a two-week training camp in Austria, with their last match resulting in a 4-0 defeat to José Mourinho's Fenerbahçe.

Despite these recent setbacks, Vieira's future remains uncertain. Rumors suggest that the France and Arsenal legend could be one of the frontrunners for the recently vacated United States Men's National Team head coaching position.

Meanwhile, RC Strasbourg is now on the lookout for a new head coach. The club expressed their intention to appoint a successor "soon," indicating that they are eager to make swift changes to ensure a successful upcoming season.

The departure of Patrick Vieira leaves RC Strasbourg with a void to fill in their coaching staff. With preseason preparations already underway, the club faces the challenge of finding a suitable replacement who can lead the team to a higher position in Ligue 1.