The Gym killed two birds with one stone this Thursday by announcing the official arrivals of Franck Haise and Florian Maurice to the positions of coach and sports director of the OGCN. “ It is a satisfaction to have been able, in a very short time, to lay the foundations for the future, welcomes President Jean-Pierre Rivère. The total alignment of management, each in their role, the involvement of Fabrice (Bocquet, the general director, editor’s note)
and the fluidity of all the teams contributed to achieving the first objective of the transfer window: to install a competent sports director and coach, with great professional and human qualities, ready to work together for the success of the club. »
Franck Haise, after seven years spent at Lens, including four as head coach, has committed to a new cycle of three seasons with the Aiglons. “ I am very proud to be involved with OGC Nice, a historic club that I have often facedsays the 53-year-old coach. The project convinced me, as did the discussions I was able to have with the Gym management. We quickly came to an agreement because we wanted to get to work very quickly. The objectives are high: it is up to us to do everything we can, collectively, to meet them. »
Will Still, it’s hot
New strong man of the Aiglons, Franck Haise leaves an orphan of RC Lens which will have to rebuild itself by tightening its belt since the boss of the Sang et Or, Joseph Oughourlian, recently announced that the club had to replenish the coffers to the tune of 100 million euros. “ There are many candidates. We have several leads, he confided to the press these days as to the identity of the next strategist. Will Still is one of them… »
Since then, the trend has been confirmed, to the point where the former Reims technician is now very close to signing. Despite his attraction to England, the young 31-year-old Belgian coach is in constant talks with the new Artesian sports director Pierre Dréossi. According to Foot Mercato, contractual details remain to be resolved. The official announcement could come by the end of the week.
