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Returning to OM in 2022 as an advisor, Jean-Pierre Papin has been the coach of the reserve team since November 2023, but aims to one day find a bench in the professional world. In this sense, he was announced close to taking over from Thierry Laurey at FC Martigues, before finally declining the proposal from the Ligue 2 resident.
A year after his return to the club as advisor Pablo Longoria, Jean-Pierre Papin became the coach of the reserve team of theABOUT in November 2023. But ultimately, the Ballon d’Or 1991 would like to answer for the service on the bench of a professional team, and had the opportunity recently, not very far from Marseille, in Martigues.
Papin will ultimately stay at OM
Red lantern of Ligue 2, the FCM separated from Thierry Laurey mid-December. Looking for a new coach, the FC Martigues then set his sights on Jean-Pierre Papinand the latter was even announced very close to leaving theABOUT to take on this new challenge. Perhaps cooled by the latest results of the Martégaux, beaten just before the truce by the FC Bourgoin-Jallieu (N3) in the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France (4-1), JPP ultimately declined the proposal, as indicated by Provence.
“The trend is that he no longer goes to Martigues”
« He’s making a good decision by not going through this hassle. He intends to complete his mission with OM », We confided in those around Jean-Pierre Papin. “ The trend is that he no longer goes to Martigues. » On the side ofABOUT also, we are delighted to see him stay. “ If he agrees to join the club’s new project, we will be very happy to be able to count on him. It’s a question of rules, discipline and sports strategy “said a senior club executive. Jean-Pierre Papin should therefore at least stay until the end of the season, unless this file experiences a new turnaround. According to Maritimahis name would still be on the list of four coaches of the FC Martigueswho should reveal the identity of the lucky winner early next week. We will then definitely be where we will exercise JPP over the next few months.
