Will Still and RC Lens, it's officially finished. “WIll Still informed the club's management of his desire to leave his office as coach of the first team after the 2024/25 fiscal year. Although linked by a current contract until June 2027, Racing took note of this decision and heard with respect for the personal motivations expressed by the Belgo-British technician, eager to join Englandcan we read this Saturday in a blood and gold press release. Racing thus concluded this day an agreement with the Southampton FC for the final transfer of Will Still in the club in the south of England. His assistants, Edward Still and Nicolas Still, also leave the technical staff. »»
No lease termination, therefore, for the old Rémois arrived in Pas-de-Calais last summer. It is indeed a transfer, with compensatory indemnity, which was concluded today between the Artesian management and the English staff concerned. In addition to this announcement, Southampton has also announced the commitment for three seasons of the person concerned.
“” Will is an innovative young manager who has already gained great experience throughout his career, and we were extremely impressed by his journey and by our conversations with himwelcomes the club's technical director, Johannes Spors. What came out of our discussions is the clarity of his philosophy and the identity he wants to give to his teams, but also his will and his ability to adapt to the different situations that arise, which will be an important quality in the championship next season. »»
Will Still “Proud and excited”
Good last League, the Saints will evolve next season in Championship, the English second division. A purgatory to 24 from which it is always difficult to get out, with only two direct promoted and four barragists who must be fighting it at the end of the championship to hope to win the third accessit for the elite.
“” I am extremely proud and excited to have joined Southampton – there is enormous potential here and we have a great opportunity to do something specialJubile Will Still. The project that was presented to me is very impressive and, all together, I believe that we can build a clear identity and a very positive future for the team. (…) I can't wait to get to work this summer and start building a united group that can make everyone proud and, in the end, bring us back where we must be: in the Premier League. »»
