“I would have been champion”, the astonishing declaration of Rudi Garcia!

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By: Manu Tournoux

“I would have been champion”, the astonishing declaration of Rudi Garcia!

Currently without a club, Rudi Garcia has established himself as one of the best French coaches in recent seasons. The French technician had a more than eventful time on the bench of Olympique de Marseille from 2016 to 2019.

An adventure where he will reach the final of the Europa League during the 2017-2018 season (final lost to Atlético de Madrid). During an interview given to Carré mediathe 60-year-old spoke about one of his former players namely Bafétimbi Gomis and claimed that he could have achieved great things if the French striker had stayed longer at the club. “I regret not having kept him after my first season. If the club had kept Bafé, I would have won the French championship and the Europa League with OM.” he said.

Words that may surprise more than one person. During his time at OM, Paris Saint-Germain was uncompromising in the League under the leadership of Unai Emery and Thomas Tuchel…

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu 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, Manu's 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, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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