While theASSE was beginning a new chapter under the leadership of Kilmer Sports Ventures, the managers found themselves faced with a dilemma: to maintain Olivier Dall'Oglio to his position or opt for a new coach? A contractual clause, inherited from the former management, weighed heavily in the balance, forcing the new owners to a delicate decision.
Mercato: Automatic extension for Dall'Oglio, KSV trapped by a secret clause!
Appointed coach of ASSE during the season, on December 12, 2023, Olivier Dall'Oglio achieved the feat of bringing the Saint-Etienne club back to Ligue 1. Although his team did not dominate Ligue 2, it was able to hang on to the podium. By finishing third in the regular season, the Greens had to play a play-off to reach the elite.
The architect of this return to the first division, Olivier Dall'Oglio saw his contract automatically extended following the promotion, coinciding with the arrival of Kilmer Sports Ventures (KSV) at the head of AS Saint-Etienne. According to The Teama secret clause would have ensured his position at AS Saint-Étienne.
ASSE: Ivan Gazidis did not wish to sign a check to Olivier Dall'Oglio
The new Saint-Etienne leaders, however unconvinced by the profile ofOlivier Dall'Ogliofound themselves forced to respect the contractual clause signed by the former management. According to the sports daily, Ivan Gazidis, the new president, did not wish to initiate a costly dismissal procedure, one year before the end of the 60-year-old technician's contract.
Thus, Olivier Dall'Oglio was able to continue his mission at the head of ASSE, despite doubts about his future.
