It’s as if he never left. Four years after leaving the Gym, Lucien Favre is back and seems delighted to renew this red and black thread. “It’s something special for me to come back, it went very well here and I’m delighted to find some people, like the one next to me!“To the right of the Swiss coach, President Jean-Pierre Rivère also displays a broad smile.”I never cut ties with Lucien. I had given myself a 1 in 100 chance of bringing him back. Ineos also had to agree.“
“To be regularly on the podium within two years.”
Ineos also seems to be the main reason for the return of “Lulu”. “Ineos’ objectives are enormous. Within two years Nice must make sure to progress and finish regularly on the podium. And even more ! I take that one for myself! It’s the truth. Wherever Ineos invests, it wins” Jean-Pierre Rivère has also confirmed the change of direction of the Gym. “The club joins the Ineos galaxy to take advantage of their know-how. I worked with Julien Fournier for eleven years. Today I think Julien has a future elsewhere than in Nice.”
Arm in arm with Jean-Pierre Rivère
Regarding the transfer window, Lucien Favre was above all confident regarding departures. “Gouiri and Thuram will stay yes. Todibo too. For the departure of Benitez, I had no say. I will look at Bulka, but we will have to recruit for this position anyway.“Lucien Favre ended his presentation with a photo session, arm in arm with Jean-Pierre Rivère. He will lead his first friendly match on Saturday against Lausanne-Sport at the training center.