Dennis Schmitt has been named the new manager of AS Monaco’s youth side, known as the Groupe Élite. 

Last season, the Principality club’s Groupe Élite was managed by Djimi Traoré as the club took part in the UEFA Youth League. However, it was announced at the end of the season that Traoré would leave his role as manager of Monaco’s youth side. 

Schmitt joined by Cherfa at Monaco

Les Monégasques have moved swiftly in finding a replacement. Schmitt, who last season had an interim spell in charge of Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, has joined the club, it was confirmed on Friday. 

At the Principality club, Schmitt will be joined by Sofyane Cherfa, who will occupy the assistant role. The Franco-Algerian played more than 300 matches at professional level.

With the senior side missing out on qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League, there will be no Youth League football for Les Monégasques in the coming campaign.