Key Takeaways
- Toulouse FC have started hunting for a new manager after confirming Carles Martínez Novell will leave his post.
- Christophe Pélissier, the current AJ Auxerre boss, has emerged as a credible candidate for the role.
- The club may also promote assistant Jordan Galtier to the top job, following the same path as the outgoing manager.
French top-flight side Toulouse FC have begun their search for a new head coach following confirmation that Carles Martínez Novell will depart this week.
Earlier reports suggested Olivier Pantaloni of FC Lorient was the leading contender. The Corsican coach will leave Les Merlus when the campaign ends. Yet Toulouse have not tabled a formal bid for his services. Meanwhile, FC Nantes are also tracking Pantaloni, even though the Yellow House face the threat of dropping to France’s second tier.
Fresh reports from L’Équipe indicate that Christophe Pélissier has entered the frame. The AJ Auxerre manager has built a solid reputation in Ligue 1, and sources describe him as a serious option for the Violet.
The club may also look within their own ranks. Jordan Galtier, who serves as assistant manager, could step up to the main job. This would mirror the path taken by Martínez Novell, who rose from the same position. Galtier is the son of Christophe Galtier, the former boss of Paris Saint-Germain and Lille OSC.