Former France National Team Assistant Coach Takes Over Lille Manager Position

Former French national team assistant coach, Guillaume Pichon, has taken over as Lille's manager after a successful stint at the club.

Pichon joined Lille in 2018 and was appointed their assistant coach for the 2019-20 season. He then spent two years with the club, guiding them to the top four of the Ligue 1 table and securing promotion to the Europa League.

During his time at Lille, Pichon has been instrumental in building a strong squad that has consistently performed well on the pitch. The club have also made significant progress under his leadership, winning the Coupe de la Ligue in 2020 and the UEFA Champions League in 2021.

After leaving Lille, Pichon is set to take up the reins as manager of the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) youth academy. He will be working closely with the PSG coaching staff and will aim to develop young talent within the club.

In his previous role, Pichon played a key role in developing several promising young players, including Kylian Mbappé, who went on to become one of the most successful footballers of all time. His success at Lille has undoubtedly helped him gain recognition as a future manager in the world of football.

As he prepares to take over as manager of Lille, it remains to be seen whether he will be able to replicate the success he achieved at the club. However, his experience and knowledge of the game will certainly be invaluable to the club.