It doesn’t stay in place. On the edge of the pitch, along the touchline, Jean-Paul Besson gestures and constantly exchanges with his players. He does not hesitate to reposition them, reframe them and reassure them. Often mixing gestures with words. The guy, almost 51 years old – he will celebrate his birthday on January 2 – is full of energy. Of envy. After having been the man in the shadows for a long time, the man who has been a discreet assistant at the Metropolitans since 2020 has been launched to the forefront in recent weeks. As captain of a boat in full drift.
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In November, he took over “interimly” from Laurent Foirest on the bench. The former international and Olympic vice-champion in 2000, dismissed from his position by the leaders of a club without a compass since last summer, paying the price for a catastrophic start to the season – 12 defeats for one victory. Since then, Besson has been confirmed in his functions until the end of the season. “I thank the club, the governance, for trusting me and giving me a chance,” he said. I’m here to help. I believe in maintenance. »
