Ligue 1: Lille and Bruno Genesio End Partnership After 2024-25 Season m

Lille sack Bruno Genesio weeks after securing Champions League return  

Lille announce Bruno Genesio will leave the club after his two-year contract ends, following a third-place finish in Ligue 1.

Despite delivering third place and Champions League qualification, Bruno Genesio departs Lille after two years in charge...

Lille have ended their partnership with coach Bruno Genesio following the expiry of his two-year deal, the Ligue 1 club confirmed on Monday.

The decision comes even though the 59-year-old guided Lille to third place in the league, securing Champions League qualification for next season.

“Having arrived in June 2024, Bruno Genesio has guided the club with talent, commitment, and performance over two seasons marked by fine collective achievements,” Lille said in a statement.

That, the club said, included, “two appearances in European competitions, memorable victories in the UEFA Champions League, and a third-place finish in Ligue 1 secured on May 17th at the conclusion of the 2025–26 season.”

🔴 Communiqué du club

Le LOSC et Bruno Genesio ont décidé de ne pas donner suite à leur collaboration au terme de cette saison 2025-2026.

Le LOSC et son président adressent sincèrement à Bruno Genesio leurs meilleurs vœux pour ses futurs projets 🤝

Lire la suite :… pic.twitter.com/PlHzhBg9JL

— LOSC (@losclive) May 25, 2026

Lille added: “Bruno will remain a key figure who has left a positive mark on the club's history and who deserves great respect.

“LOSC and their president warmly extend to Bruno Genesio their best wishes for his future projects and every success in the rest of his career.”