There was some friction with Jean-Pierre Papin in the fall, but it was finally resolved and he returned to work with the OM reserve team.
If the tension dropped a notch between the 1991 Ballon d'Or and Ali Zarrak, management was forced to intervene, but Jean-Pierre Papin would nevertheless be expected to leave. As indicated by Foot Mercato, he is one of the two favorites to be the next coach of Martigues, who has just sacked Thierry Laurey. Indeed, he is in competition with Frédéric Bompart to take control of the bottom of Ligue 2. Martigues is practically condemned to a return to the lower division.
An advantageous offer for Papin
This option has advantages for Jean-Pierre Papin since it would allow him to stay in the region where he lives and he would have a project of a higher level than the OM reserve, which plays in National 3. However, Martigues is eight points behind for remaining halfway through the season and it will take an exceptional second half to stay in Ligue 2.
This may seem like a poisoned gift for Jean-Pierre Papin.
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