Approached by a Ligue 1 team, Habib Beye, currently on the bench of Red Star (National 1), explained why he rejected these advances.
Appointed head of Red Star two years ago, Habib Beye continues his apprenticeship as a coach in National 1. But the former OM defender could have taken a step forward by joining a posh Ligue 1 club. According to the daily L’Equipe, the Canal + channel consultant was approached by OL decision-makers to replace Laurent Blanc, recently ousted. Information confirmed by the main interested party in person.
Monday evening, following Red Star’s victory against FC Rouen (3-2), Habib Beye spoke about this interest from Olympique Lyonnais in him. “My only involvement is being with Red Star. Auditioned is not the word, contacted yes. It’s very flattering to be contacted by OL, but I’m under contract with Red Star and very happy to be here. I was too important for my team, my goal was to win this match. Today, I have agents around me”confided the 45-year-old coach.
“I don’t want to go anywhere else”
And to continue: “It’s part of the world of football to be in demand. The most important thing is what I build with my team and I like it here. This doesn’t destabilize me. In life, there are things that we control, others that we cannot control. I am under contract, I have no desire to go elsewhere. My biggest wish is to take this team to the highest level. »
OL finally decided to bet on Gennaro Gattuso, who would be about to arrive on the banks of the RhĂ´ne. There would only be a few details left to finalize before his arrival is made official.
