L'After Foot L'After Foot

L'entretien exclusif d'Olivier Cloarec, président du Toulouse FC – 29/07

Jul 29, 2026 · 21m

Summary

Toulouse FC president Olivier Cloirec discusses the club's new project with head coach Jens Bertolascu and sporting director Victor Bezani, emphasizing a shift toward offensive play and youth development. The conversation covers the financial necessity of selling key assets like Emerson and the ongoing transfer negotiations for Diane Metally and Charlie Cresswell. Cloirec outlines the club's ambition to break into European competition despite the challenging economic landscape of French football.

Topics discussed

Introduction and guest welcome Pre-season matches and schedule New coach Jens Bertolasci's first weeks Transition from Carles Martinez-Novell Economic context and Redbird relationship Managing player departures and retention Emerson and Diane Metally transfer details Charlie Cresswell and Yann Bessat situations Squad depth and recruitment strategy Ambitions for European qualification Youth academy and contract extensions Listener call: Gironde wildfires update Listener reaction to transfers and budget
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