ISTANBUL

Monaco have decided to terminate the contract of their manager Niko Kovac, the French side announced on Saturday.

"AS Monaco announce that the club has taken the decision to part ways with Niko Kovac. The Croatian coach was informed on Thursday during a preliminary meeting," Monaco said in a statement.

The club based in the microstate of Monaco added that reserve team coach Stephane Nado would train the first team.

Kovac, 50, arrived in Monaco in July 2020 and led the team 74 times.

Competing in France's top-tier Ligue 1, Monaco are currently in the number six spot with 29 points.