ASSE is going through a tumultuous period. This Saturday, management ended its collaboration with Olivier Dall’Oglio after 15 days of the championship. Despite the rise to Ligue 1 last summer, insufficient results led to this radical decision. The defeat against Toulouse (2-1), leaving the Greens in a roadblock position, was the last straw. With only 4 victories in 14 days, the threat of relegation intensifies, and management has chosen to act before it is too late.
Laurent Huard for the interim
In an emergency, the club gave orders to Laurent Huard, director of the training center, to take over in the interim. This internal choice should save time, but Saint-Etienne leaders are already actively working on appointing a permanent coach. And for this position, a prestigious name begins to stand out: that of Wilfried Nancy.
A coach with a track record surveyed by ASSE
Wilfried Nancy, 47, is a French coach who has been shining for several years in North America. Currently at the head of the Columbus Crew in MLS, he led this club to the top by winning the championship title in 2022. This former Toulon player, recognized for his modern tactical ideas and his pragmatic approach, could be the man of the situation to turn around a Saint-Etienne team in difficulty.
Nancy has often expressed her desire to return to coach in France, and Saint-Étienne could offer her this unique opportunity. His knowledge of international football, combined with a desire to take on challenges, is already attracting Foréz leaders.
A major mission
However, the challenge is immense. Getting ASSE out of the relegation zone and stabilizing the club in the elite will not be an easy task. However, such a bet could excite supporters, eager to find an ambitious project.
If the negotiations are successful, Wilfried Nancy will not only become the first MLS coach to settle in a top 5 European club, but also the hope of an entire region.
