Mercato: It's done! This L1 club changes president (official)

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Mercato: It's done! This L1 club changes president (official)

A Ligue 1 club has announced a major change in its organization chart.

The identity of Damien Comolli's successor is known: Olivier Cloarec will be the new executive president of Toulouse. THE Tefécé
announced this Tuesday the arrival of the Breton manager at his orders.

“At the end of a rigorous recruitment process led by the owners of Toulouse FC, Redbird Capital Partners, the club is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivier Cloarec as president. Mr. Cloarec, previously executive president of Stade Rennais FC, will take office at Toulouse FC on July 15“, Can we read in an official press release from Toulouse.

After a season concluded in the Mou belly, Toulouse, who will still have the goal of maintaining the elite next season, is entering a new era on the organizational level. The club should nevertheless continue to rely on data in its sports strategy.

Toulouse, a change in continuity

Neil Chugani, Managing Director and Operating Partner at Redbird, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Toulouse FC, did not hide his enthusiasm. “” I am delighted to welcome Olivier as a new president of Toulouse FC. The recruitment process has been rigorous, and Olivier convinced us all with his great experience in French football. With Olivier, we have someone who shares the values ​​and sports ambitions of our club. He is recognized for his expertise in the training and development of players, two pillars of the identity of Toulouse FC. I am convinced that he is the ideal leader to continue the club's dynamics, and Redbird is fully committed to supporting him to open a new chapter in our history. ”

For his part, Olivier Cloarec made very complimentary remarks towards his new stable. “” It is an immense honor to join the Toulouse FC. The club has a strong story and incredibly passionate supporters. I am very enthusiastic about the vision made for the club. I will do everything to help him reach his ambitions, serving supporters and the city of Toulouse. I can't wait to work with the Toulouse FC teams, our supporters and our partners, as well as with Redbird, to extend the success of recent years: maintain a competitive workforce, support our training center, carry out the construction of the new performance center, and strengthen links with our fans and the whole of the Toulouse community. »»

Nicolas Gerbault

Written by:

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.