Four days after the formalization of the relegation of FC Metz to Ligue 2, President Bernard Serin, took the floor this Thursdayduring a press conference organized in the new South stand of St Symphorien.
This descent leaves him ” a lot of regrets “. It will also have significant financial consequences. But the big garnet boss does not want to rush: He gives himself ten days before confirming or not Coach Antonetti in his position.
Give me time to think
This is the question that interests all FC Metz supporters: Fred Antonetti, in office since 2018, will he bear the brunt of this descent into the antechamber of the elite? ? Well, President Bernard Serin has not yet made his decision. He allows himself time for reflection, about ten days, before discussing possible changes within the club’s organization chart. Because it is indeed an overall analysis that Bernard Serin has just launched. It also concerns the position of sports director occupied by Philippe Gaillot for a decade and his own role.
many regrets
This is the third relegation to Ligue 2, experienced by the president of FC Metz, after that of 2015 and that of 2018. Bernard Serin recognizes that it is undoubtedly the one that leaves him with the most regrets. He talks about the injured, the suspended, and deplores all the goals conceded in extra time by his team. It will be necessary ” draw the consequences “, according to him !
FC Metz will have to sell players to balance its budget
For President Serin, this return to Ligue 2 is ” very penalizing ” on the financial level. In addition to the reduction in TV rights, and the reduction in ticketing revenue, FC Metz will only receive half of the money promised by the Professional Football League, after the creation of its commercial subsidiary. On this point, the club will therefore have to give up more than 16 million euros.
To compensate for the losses of FC Metz, Bernard Serin explains that the club would therefore not be opposed to the transfers of its best players.
FC Metz will pass on June 2, ahead of the DNCGthe financial policeman of French football.
Because of these temporary financial difficulties, President Serin explains that the construction of the last quarter turn of St Symphorien (between the South and the East), will not be launched immediately. At the Frescaty training camp, the famous stand which was to be installed near the indoor pitch, also remains unresolved.
The president of FC Metz gave us an appointment after the Pentecost weekend, to clarify his intentions on the choice of coach!