Boss, grab a beer and sit down, because I've got news that'll make you realize how slick some people are around here! Wednesday, OGC Nice announced the appointment of Olivier Pantaloni (59) as the new coach for the next two seasons. He replaces Claude Puel – the guy who wrecked the team, supposedly.
Pantaloni signed a two-year contract with the French Riviera outfit. Now listen up: he came from Lorient, where he finished last season in 10th place in Ligue 1. And what does he say on the official site?
That he arrives at Nice with great determination and wants to bring back the lost glory. Man, I'm not buying this story – it's not like Lorient was some Barcelona. But hey, à la Dubai, they act big.
Before accepting the offer, Pantaloni also received proposals from Toulouse, RC Lens, and FC Nantes. So the guy is in demand, no joke. He chose the French Riviera – probably thought: "Better on the beach than in the rain at Lens."
You know how it is, bro: I'd have chosen Nice over Lens too, just to escape the traffic in Berceni. Now let's see if he brings back the glory or does like Puel – i.e., wrecks it. I'm off to explain to Mioara how I lost a bet on Claude Puel – she says football is a waste of time, but when she hears about the coaches' millions, she shuts up and stares wide-eyed.
