Jean-Louis Leca says Dino Toppmöller exit followed three months of reflection

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·17 September 2026

Jean-Louis Leca, RC Lens sporting director, has addressed the departure of Dino Toppmöller.

According to L'Équipe, he said the decision followed three months of reflection.

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He judged that the team were not heading in the right direction.

That conclusion made the choice unavoidable.

He added that his first thought was for Toppmöller.

Source: L'Équipe

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