Lille, who to succeed Bruno Genesio?

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By: Manu Tournoux

Lille, who to succeed Bruno Genesio?

Two priority avenues were established by the president of LOSC after the announcement of the departure of Bruno Genesio.

Despite a successful season in Lille, concluded with a third place in the Ligue 1 standings, synonymous with direct qualification for the next Champions League, Bruno Genesio will not be the club’s coach next season.

In a press release published Monday evening, LOSC and the tactician
“have decided not to continue their collaboration at the end of this 2025-2026 season and the two years of contract which linked its head coach to the club. »

The way is therefore clear for Olympique de Marseille, interested in the idea of ​​attracting the 59-year-old man. But who to replace him on the Dogues bench? According to information from The Teamtwo favorites assert themselves in the eyes of Olivier Létang.

Carlo Ancelotti’s son in Lille?

While the track leading to Thiago Motta would have taken a turn for the worse, the president of the Lille team would see Davide Ancelotti (36) as a credible option. The son of the Brazil coach already has some experience at the high level, mainly as his father’s assistant. He notably spent time with Bayern Munich, Naples, Real Madrid and the Seleçao, and served as head coach of Botafogo in 2025 (15 wins, 10 draws, 8 defeats).

The other possibility available to the Mastiffs consists of promoting Dimitri Farbos, Bruno Genesio’s right-hand man for more than ten years. The 37-year-old Frenchman would like to launch himself as number 1, still according to The Teamand would have internal supporters.

Manu Tournoux

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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, 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, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.