"We can pay tribute to Corinne Deacon who obtained very good results. But it is a page that is turning, it must be as positive as possible, "said the technician, appointed Thursday after the dismissal of Corinne Deacon following an internal slingshot.
"What happened before, I wasn't there, it's none of my business, I'm focused on the present, the future," he added.
Appointed Thursday, Hervé Renard, who is 54 years old, was inducted with great pomp at the headquarters of the French Football Federation (FFF), in the presence of interim president Philippe Diallo and members of the recruitment committee that chose him.
"He has the experience of the high level, he is a successful coach," Diallo justified in a press conference, praising "the charisma and leadership necessary to climb an additional step to win titles".
Renard arrives with two faithful, Laurent Bonadéi and David Ducci, who were already accompanying him to Saudi Arabia.
Several specialists in women's football will also make up the coach, such as former assistant Eric Blahic and goalkeeper coach Gilles Fouache, who will remain in her position.
"It's a question of challenge, nothing replaces major competitions in our business. We are served because there is this World Cup in a few weeks, then the Olympics in our country, there is no better explanation than this one to understand my choice, "continued the new coach
"I've had ups and downs, I'm following my path, I've started from the bottom. Everywhere I go, I try to give the best image because I am someone like that. You either like me or you don't," he added.
The former coach of Saudi Arabia only resigned Tuesday night from his former position to return to the fold for the Women's World Cup (July 20-August 20), then the Olympic Games Paris-2024.
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