There has been movement at OM in recent hours. Current reserve coach, Jean-Pierre Papin would be about to sign up with Martigues in Ligue 2. The Marseille club had visibly anticipated the potential departure of the Ballon d'Or because they would already have his replacement in the person of Romain Ferrier , arrived with the greatest discretion.
In great difficulty after 16 days of championship, the FC Martigues occupies the last place of Ligue 2 with only nine points on the clock. Faced with this worrying situation, the club has decided to turn an important page by separating from its coach, Thierry Laurey. To revive a team lacking results, the Martega leaders quickly began looking for a new technician
Papin in Martigues?
According to information reported by ProvenceJean-Pierre Papin would hold the rope to take back the reins. The old Ballon d’Orpassed by looncould bring his experience and his aura to try to make a saving start. Pierre Wantiezwasted no time after the ouster of Thierry Laurey. He would have started discussions with Jean-Pierre Papin in the days following this decision. At the same time, Medhi Benatia would have exchanged with Djamal Mohamedsports director of the resident club of Ligue 2in order to move forward on the file. If some details still remain to be resolved, the arrival of JPP on the Banc Martégal seems to be on the right track. The old Ballon d’Or could thus officially take office in January.
His replacement is already at the club
And to replace him at the head of the reserve, loon would count on Romain Ferrier. Former coach of the N3 of Rennes and Girondins de Bordeauxthe latter would have landed at loon three weeks ago according to Mohamed Toubache-Ter. A strong decision from the Olympian leaders which once again demonstrates their responsiveness.