Toulouse FC Name Viktor Bezhani Interim Sporting Director

Toulouse FC have promoted Viktor Bezhani to interim Sporting Director. This ends weeks of speculation about his future. The Albanian director was linked with a move to Juventus. But Toulouse’s owners acted quickly to keep him at the club.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Viktor Bezhani joined Toulouse as Director of Recruitment in June 2023. Reports suggested he was close to leaving for Juventus. The Italian club considered him for their Head of Scouts role, offering a contract until 2028. Bezhani’s data-driven approach and experience with clubs like Leicester City, Watford, and Brentford attracted Juventus. They want to strengthen their scouting network. However, Redbird Capital Partners, owners of Toulouse, intervened decisively. They appointed Bezhani as interim Sporting Director. This move effectively ended all transfer rumors.

TOULOUSE’S RECENT PERFORMANCE

Toulouse FC finished the 2024-25 Ligue 1 season in 11th place. This represented improvement from previous years. A mix of young talents and experienced players performed well. The team had a balanced attack and an organized defense. These factors helped them maintain a mid-table position. The team had to cope with squad depth and injury challenges during the campaign.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BEZHANI AND TOULOUSE?

As interim Sporting Director, Bezhani will focus on preparing Toulouse for the 2025-26 season. The club’s immediate priority is strengthening the squad during the summer transfer window. They aim for a higher finish in Ligue 1. Toulouse’s next official match is against Strasbourg in August. They aim to close last season’s 10-point gap to the top six. The goal is to secure a place in European competitions. Bezhani’s promotion shows Toulouse’s ambition to grow both on and off the pitch. The club hopes to use his recruitment expertise for future success.