At the head of the OM reserve team for a little over a year, Jean-Pierre Papin harbors the hope of finding a position on the bench of a professional club. The winner of the 1991 Ballon d'Or, whose name was circulating with insistence on the side of FC Martigues, ultimately decided not to follow up on the approach of the club currently in difficulty in Ligue 2. A decision confirmed by those around him.
After returning to loon as advisor to President Pablo Longoria, Jean-Pierre Papin It didn't take long to get back on the ground. A year later, the former emblematic scorer of loon took charge of the reserve team, thus affirming his desire to dive back into the world of coaching. But the appeal of the high level remains intact for the Ballon d’Or 1991who has the ambition to ultimately lead a professional group. THE FC Martigues was ready to offer him this opportunity with a view to remaining in Ligue 2.
Papin fails Martigues
The FC Martiguescurrent last of Ligue 2continues his search for a new coach after parting ways with Thierry Laurey in mid-December. Among the avenues considered, Jean-Pierre Papin was at the top of the list. The old Ballon d’Or even seemed on the verge of joining the club, but according to information reported by Provencehe would have declined the offer this Friday. The priest will therefore remain at loon to the delight of those around him.
“He intends to complete his mission with OM”
Relatives of Jean-Pierre Papin are relieved. “ He's making a good decision by not going through this hassle. He intends to complete his mission with OM », confides a close friend of the former Ballon d’Or pour Provence. « The trend is that he no longer goes to Martigues “, we say to those around us. The story is therefore set to continue between JPP et loon.
