“The situation demanded this change of presidency”

Eytan Hanouna, the new president of Chamois Niortais, appointed today in place of Guy Cottret, spoke to The New Republic on his appointment and confided “We could hardly anticipate the intensity of the problems we are currently experiencing. With this health crisis which is coupled with a crisis of income for French professional football. We are playing behind closed doors, without recipe , with in addition the problems of Médiapro. The situation required this change of presidency, which corresponds at the same time to a simplification in the governance and a reinforced assumption of responsibilities on our part. There is no problem of people. We thank Guy Cotret for having held this post so far, we obviously leave him free to act as he sees fit thereafter. ” And Hanouna explained that he wanted to defend the Niort club as well as possible.

“You have to know how to get your hands dirty”

Hanouna confided, on this subject, “Defending the best interests of the Chamois in Paris, while being fully operational in Niort. From there, I will take the time it takes for the club. I am already there on Thursday , and I will come twice if the need arises, while being constantly connected, as usual, by video or telephone. Current events require it. Now is the time, you have to know how to put yourself hands in grease. ” And the new president of the Chamois said he was motivated and ready to invest, especially at the level of the financial teams. Subsequently, he wants to have a longer term vision with the club, confident “We have to have a broader vision on our future. And football will allow us to do that, because we will remain strong and passionate.”

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