FC Nantes Atlantique secured promotion back to Ligue 1 at the first time of asking on Friday with a 1-1 draw at home to Montpellier Hérault SC. With three games remaining, Michel Der Zakarian's side are second behind Le Havre AC, and can no longer be caught by ES Troyes Aube Champagne in fourth.
"I feel a lot of pride to have helped a team, this stadium and this whole region climb back into Ligue 1," Der Zakarian said, reflecting on the eight-time French champions' achievement.