Interview with Marc-Édouard Gagné
Recently we sat down with Dijon FCO and France manager Marc-Édouard Gagné to talk about many things from; club, country and many other things. He was really happy to talk with us and is looking forward to the upcoming season.
Congratulations on everything in the past year, what does it feel like?
It has been a great 2015/16 season for both club and country. I love the direction that Dijon are going and I feel a repeat could happen in league play again. The guys I added in will be a big help and they have the quality to get us to succeed again. Winning Euro 2016 on home soil was very special to everyone from the federation, players and fans. Can't wait for the next few tournaments.
Many have question the selling of Kevin Gameiro, why did you do it?
Well he is my really good friend and all but it's a business. Last season I had very high expectations and he just did not deliver, too many goal droughts. During Euro I sat down with him and we agreed that a move is suitable. We still keep in touch and there was no hard feelings. He will do amazing in Italy.
How did you get the money for those new transfers?
Well thanks to winning/going places we made so much money that we were able to spend pretty hig. What also helped was not buying in the winter window.
Finally, what are your goals in Champions League?
Well it is going to be amazing playing in Champions but let's be realistic here. We will settle for third and will have a very good run in Europa. I feel we can win Europa if we end up going to it.