Following another challenging season, Limoges is preparing for significant changes this summer, with the primary goal being to replace head coach Dario Gjergja. Gjergja, initially extended mid-season, was ultimately dismissed due to the team’s poor performance. According to reports from Le Populaire du Centre, CSP management is keen on attracting Pierric Poupet to fill the vacant coaching role.
Despite the promising start made by Arnaud Tessier, Limoges seeks a more experienced coach to definitively turn the team’s fortunes around. Poupet, who has been with ASVEL for two years, is reportedly the top choice for the Limoges leadership. At 41 years old, the former point guard is still relatively young but has a proven track record of exceeding expectations, even with the declining resources of the Villeurbanne club.
Other French Clubs Show Interest
With Poupet’s contract at ASVEL set to expire at the end of the current season, and possibly influenced by Tony Parker’s aspirations to coach, he is not only a target for Limoges. Chalon is also monitoring the situation, potentially if Elric Delord departs, and Orléans sees Poupet as a coach capable of helping them return to the top tier of French basketball.
English Translation:
After another difficult season, Limoges is preparing for yet another overhaul this summer. The priority is to replace coach Dario Gjergja, who was initially given a contract extension mid-season but was later fired due to the team’s poor results. According to information from Le Populaire du Centre, the CSP management wishes to attract Pierric Poupet as his successor.
Despite the promising start by Arnaud Tessier, Limoges desires a more experienced coach to definitively get the team back on track. Poupet, who has been with ASVEL for two years, is reportedly the preferred choice of the Limoges officials. At 41 years old, the former point guard is still young and has consistently managed to exceed expectations despite the decreasing resources of the Villeurbanne club.
Other French Clubs Are Interested
With his contract in the Rhône region ending at the close of the current season, and likely influenced by Tony Parker’s coaching ambitions, Poupet is not only of interest to Limoges. Chalon, in the event of Elric Delord’s departure, remains attentive, and Orléans sees him as a coach capable of helping the club regain its place in the elite of French basketball.
