The Main Point
The Spanish coach announced his departure Wednesday, with three matches remaining in Ligue 1. Toulouse currently sits 10th in the table—far enough from the drop zone to feel safe, close enough to wish for more.
Martínez Novell arrived at the club as an assistant, helped win the French Cup in 2023, and was promoted to head coach the following season. That climb from二号人物 to the top job does not happen often in professional football, and it deserves recognition even when the ending feels unfinished.
The Tension Underneath
"A big thank you as well to the supporters for the ir constant support, and to the city for its warm welcome from day one," he said in a farewell statement. "I leave with incredible memories that will stay with me forever. Stand up. Always."
The club has not yet named a successor. With the season winding down, Toulouse will play out its remaining games while the coaching search continues quietly behind the scenes.