OL create council of sages with Bonneau and Garrido for academy

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·22 April 2026

OL create council of sages with Bonneau and Garrido for academy

OL have created a council of sages for their academy, involving Gérard Bonneau and Garrido, as new director Christian Bassila begins reshaping the set-up. According to Le Progres, Bassila has already put the body in place.

Bonneau, 72, the former academy recruiter at OL, will return to service on the council.

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His appointment leans on his deep knowledge of the youth game and long-standing links with clubs across the region.

Bassila, newly installed as academy director, wants to focus on the essentials by drawing on proven figures from OL's past.

Bonneau is expected to take charge of the youth recruitment unit.

Source: Le Progres

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