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THE players are back in training and the last-minute transfer activity is being planned as the Ligue 1 clubs set their sights on the start of the new season. There are nine matches on Saturday 9 August, and one - featuring the reigning champions Lyon - the following day.
© PanoramicTransfers: Meet the men on the move
As the pre-season transfer roundabout gathers speed, newly-promoted Nantes are among those busy, having signed PSG goalkeeper Jerome Alonzo and Senegal defender Ibrahim Tall (pictured left).
© PanoramicRudi returns to his roots at Lille
Rudi Garcia has quit as coach of Le Mans to take over as the new coach of Lille, where he began his playing career in the 1980s. He replaces Claude Puel, who has moved to Lyon (see story below).
© PanoramicClaude Puel takes over at Lyon
Lyon have confirmed that Claude Puel will take over from Alain Perrin as their head coach. He shook hands on a four-year contract with Lyon President Jean-Michel Aulas.
© PanoramicNice and Lorient busy with transfers
There is plenty of activity as the summer transfer roundabout gathers momentum. Loic Remy (pictured, left) and Emerse Fae have arrived at Nice, while Strasbourg's Kevin Gameiro has become Lorient's fourth summer signing.
© PanoramicJean joins Lyon - in Marc-Vivien's shirt
Lyon have completed the signing of Lille's defensive midfield star Jean II Makoun on a four-year contract. He will be the first to wear the No 17 since Lyon retired it after the sudden death of Marc-Vivien Foe in 2003.
© PanoramicPjanic has five-year deal at Lyon
Lyon have completed the signing of Miralem Pjanic and have awarded the Luxembourg-born former Metz midfielder a five-year contract.
© PanoramicLes Verts star stays in Ligue 1
Despite a cluster of top European clubs reportedly seeking his signature, St Etienne's exciting young international striker Bafetimbi Gomis is the latest French star to commit his immediate future to Ligue 1 by signing a contract extension.
© PanoramicLe Havre's new team takes shape
Promoted Le Havre have already been busy in the transfer market, and their team plans for their return to Ligue 1 are now well advanced. Two of their players have moved on, but three new faces have arrived.
© PanoramicThe cap no longer fits for Elie
After narrowly missing relegation, Toulouse have replaced manager Elie Baup with the club's long-serving assistant boss Alain Casanova. Baup, "The Man in the Cap" had been with TFC for two years.
© PanoramicLloris is staying in France
Amidst speculation that some of the top players in Ligue 1 might be tempted to follow the cash trail to other countries, one of France's brightest stars has set an example by staying in the LFP - the brilliant young Nice keeper Hugo Lloris has joined Lyon.
© PanoramicRelegated Lens part with Papin
Jean-Pierre Papin has paid the price for Lens being relegated and has lost his job. He will be replaced by former club captain Jean-Guy Wallemme.
© PanoramicLeroy is the king of goal-makers
Rennes' veteran midfield dynamo Jérôme Leroy is the first champion of goal-makers in Ligue 1 - the award, introduced this season, which acknowledges the role of those providing decisive passes for goal scorers.
© PanoramicKing Karim celebrates scoring crown
Lyon's Karim Benzema took his inevitable place as top scorer for the season in Ligue 1 Orange, his first-minute strike at Auxerre giving him a total of 20, two better than Marseille's Mamadou Niang.
© PanoramicLe Mans trio are banned
Le Mans will go into their first match of next season without three of their most experienced players as the result of one-match suspensions in the wake of their 4-3 Matchday 38 defeat at Metz.
© PanoramicToudic is May's top scorer
Julien Toudic of Caen completes the list of monthly top scorers for 2007/08, his three goals in the month of May earning him the accolade - the first ever from Caen to do so.
© PanoramicMatchday 38 round-up: Lyon's title
It's Lyon's title thanks to a 3-1 win over Auxerre while Marseille dramatically claim the final Champions League spot ahead of Nancy. At the foot Toulouse and PSG stay up while Lens are relegated following a draw with Bordeaux (2-2).
© PanoramicSochaux's Mr Success to stand down
After nine successful seasons, Jean-Claude Plessis is to retire as President of Sochaux. The club announced that as of 1 July, he will be succeeded by Alexandre Lacombe.
© PanoramicIt's Sunday night fever!
The Sunday night Ligue 1 feature matches, seen on television around the world, are proving to be compulsive viewing, with an overload of tension, drama - and goals galore.
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