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France Footballand the oldest enthusiasts in the number 1 sport will forever forget the coronation of an incredible scorer: Jean-Pierre Papin. Prolific center-center of the team of Bernard Tapie from 1986 to 1992, “JPP” was crowned European golden ball 1991, a few months after the final of the Cup of Champions Clubs lost to penalties by the sky and white against the red star of Belgrade.
Having become a coach, Papin never really succeeded, despite a rise in Ligue 1 with the RC Strasbourg in 2007. After the RC Lens (2007-2008) and the Berrichonne de Châteauroux (2009-2010), the northerner no longer trained at the high level.
In November 2022, Pablo Longoria, president of OM, brought him back to the club by offering him an adviser position. Jean-Pierre Papin is a sacred legend among the residents of the Stade VĂ©lodrome and the former star of the Blues then claimed his enthronement on the Phocaean bench. He ended up being appointed head of the reserve team in November 2023. For unconvincing results as well as sometimes chaotic management.
Retirement time for JPP
“My return to OM did not go as I hoped, especially the end but that's how it is. I leave from the principle that football is evolving. Maybe I have to question myself about certain things. I didn't do it ”Papin told
Provence Last May, after his non -renewal as a coach of team B. The regional media, however, mentioned an OM ambassador.
However Jean-Pierre Papin, 61, imagines rather retired.
“I am no longer in Marseille and I returned to the basin where I live. I came back here. It may be retirement time. I'm fine here for now. I have no project to date ”he told Webgirondinswhile the FCGB was playing a preparation meeting in Arcachon. Passed by the Girondins from 1996 to 1998, “JPP” thus taken up residence in the basin. It is time for him to live a peaceful retirement with the family.
