Diarra departs Hoops to seek head coach role

Former France midfielder Alou DiarraImage source, Shutterstock
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Diarra won 44 caps for France before moving into coaching

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QPR have confirmed that Julien Stephan's number two Alou Diarra has left the club to 'explore his own head coach opportunities'.

The former France midfielder and captain joined Rangers following Stephan's appointment as head coach a year ago.

"I thank Alou for the year that we've spent together," said QPR chief executive Christian Nourry. "I wish him the very best in his search for a new challenge."

Diarra, whose playing career included spells with Liverpool, West Ham and Charlton, was previously a coach at Lens and Troyes before linking up with Stephan in west London.