Deuil : Jean-Louis Gasset, ancien sélectionneur des Éléphants de Côte d’Ivoire, est décédé
Ivorian and international football is in mourning. Jean-Louis Gasset , former coach of the Ivory Coast Elephants , died this Friday, December 26, 2025 , at the age of 72 , according to information made public by his former club, Montpellier HSC .
An experienced and respected coach, Jean-Louis Gasset was appointed to lead the Ivory Coast national team with the mission of restoring stability and experience to the Elephants squad in a challenging environment. His time at the helm of the national team, though brief, was marked by his tactical rigor , his composure , and his commitment to instilling a work ethic honed through his long career in European football.
Before and after his time in Ivory Coast, Jean-Louis Gasset had distinguished himself on the benches of several major French football clubs, including Montpellier , AS Saint-Étienne , Girondins de Bordeaux and more recently Olympique de Marseille , which he joined in February 2024. He was recognized as a man of the locker room, close to his players and appreciated for his frankness.
His death has sparked strong emotions in Ivory Coast, where many supporters and football players are paying tribute to the memory of a coach who, in his own way, contributed to the history of the Elephants .
The editorial staff extends its sincere condolences to his family, loved ones, and the entire Ivorian and international football community.
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