OL have their new coach!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

OL have their new coach!

Not convinced by Gennaro Gattuso, John Textor, the owner of OL, contacted Fabio Grosso and it is indeed the left side who passed through Les Gones who will succeed Laurent Blanc!

The soap opera with twists and turns visibly ended this Wednesday evening. After a week of uncertainty, OL reached an agreement with Fabio Grosso for the position of coach, as revealed by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. The 45-year-old technician, who spent with Les Gones from 2007 to 2009, French-speaking since then, will succeed Laurent Blanc at the head of the team led by Alexandre Lacazette. All that’s missing is the signature.

Textor played a very nasty trick on Gennaro Gattuso. After having suffered refusals from Graham Potter and Oliver Glasner, and without news from Habib Beye (blocked by Red Star), the American owner of Olympique Lyonnais offered the position to Gattuso, although he was not highly rated after mixed experiences at Milan and Napoli. However, this lead was not unanimous internally and the businessman from Florida suddenly resumed his search.

Grosso, who was Serie B champion with Frosinone (before leaving the club despite promotion to the elite), is quickly expected in Lyon and could take control of the team before the next meeting of the bottom of the championship against the Havre, Sunday evening (8:45 p.m.). Jean-François Vulliez, former director of the Academy, Jérémie Bréchet, U19 coach, and Sonny Anderson, OL Groupe advisor, are currently acting as interim manager.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.