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OGC Nice: Champions League qualification and European ambition confirmed

The OGC Nice ended the 2024/2025 season on a brilliant note with a 6-0 win over Brest at the Allianz Riviera, thus ensuring a 4th place in Ligue 1 and a qualification for the dams of the Champions League. This performance, the best of the Niรงois in eight years, is the result of a sporty but ultimately successful season, marked by a constant desire to play offensive football and remarkable defensive strength. Despite difficulties in the Europa League and the Coupe de France, the club achieved its main objective: to become a European player. The team, under the leadership of Franck Haise, demonstrated an ability to overcome injuries and maintain a high level of play, including the 3rd best attack in the championship and one of the best defenses.

The 2024/2025 season was hailed by General Manager Fabrice Bouqueten as a success, as it corresponds to the clearly stated goal of becoming a European club. This ambition, carried by Franck Haise, was realized thanks to a game based on possession, creativity and a 3-4-3 faithful to its style. The arrival of players like Evans Guessand, who achieved his best career season with 13 goals and 10 assists, was a major asset. The victory against Saint-ร‰tienne in September, with a score of 8-0, will remain engraved in the memories of the fans. However, the season was also marked by disappointments, including the early elimination in the Europa Conference League and the counter-performance in the Coupe de France against Saint-ร‰tienne.

The future looks promising for the GOC Nice, with the prospect of fighting the dams of the Champions League in August. However, the club will have to face financial challenges and manage the potential departures of key players such as Evans Guessand and Marcin Bulka. The summer will therefore be animated on the French Riviera, with an important mercato strategy to be put in place. Despite the difficulties encountered, Franck Haise and his team were able to maintain the course and offer a season of progress, with a welded group and a solid organization. The qualification for the Champions League represents an opportunity to confirm this dynamic and to revive the club on the European stage.