Loaned to Dijon last year and back in Brest this summer, Romain Philippoteaux, under contract until June 2023, was determined to earn his place in the Finistère group at the start of the season. Moreover, his involvement during the preparation phase had been underlined. Except that the Aptésien, not retained during the first two days of the championship, has just been excluded from training for the professional workforce and sent to the reserve team by Michel Der Zakarian.
“Already, during a pre-season meeting, he told me that he was not counting on me, relates Romain Philippoteaux joined this Friday evening. In any case, I find their behavior (of the coach and the management of the Breton club, editor’s note) very average. I did a good preparation and they put forward my great mentality letting me know that they wouldn’t let me go. However, there, they send me in reserve. They want me to understand certain things; it’s a form of pressure, but hey, I’m not 20 anymore (he’s 34). That being the case, that doesn’t prevent me from keeping smiling and continuing to work as I have always done. Anyway, I still have a contract to honor. At the same time, if I have a sufficiently interesting opportunity, I will see.”
According to our information, several clubs (in Ligue 2 in particular) have come into contact with the player’s entourage. But, for the time being, no file holds the rope. “Anyway, specifies Romain Philippoteaux, if no offer suits me and if I have to stay a season in Brest, I will stay a season in Brest.“
