Montpellier have appointed their former player and ex-Nigeria international John Utaka as coach of their U19 team.
The 38-year-old returns to Stade de la Mosson with the ambition of earning his coaching badge in the Ligue 1 club's youth set-up.
Utaka spent two-and-a-half years at Montpellier between 2011 and 2013, and he helped La Paillade win their first-ever top-flight title in the 2011-12 season.
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His brace in the club’s 2-1 win over Auxerre secured Montpellier's triumph on May 12, 2012.
Ahead of his new sojourn, the Nigeria national team sent a congratulatory message to him.