ISTANBUL 

Lille have appointed Jocelyn Gourvennec as their new head coach, the French football club confirmed on Monday. 

"LOSC officially announces the appointment of Jocelyn Gourvennec as head coach," the club said on Twitter.

Gourvennec, 49, previously managed French sides Guingamp and Girondins Bordeaux.

Under the helm of Christophe Galtier, Les Dogues completed last season one point ahead of second-place Paris Saint-Germain with 83 points.