Gérald Baticle Extends Contract as France U-21 Manager Ahead of Euro Quarter-Finals
Gérald Baticle's contract as France U-21 manager extended before Euro quarter-finals.
Key Points
- • Baticle extends contract by two years as France U-21 manager.
- • Team's record under Baticle: 4 wins, 4 draws, 1 loss in 9 matches.
- • France U-21 team has reached quarter-finals of the 2025 Euros.
- • Baticle expresses pride and thanks for the opportunity.
Gérald Baticle has officially extended his contract as the manager of the France U-21 football team for an additional two years, confirmed by the French Football Federation on June 21, 2025. This decision comes as Baticle's team, known as *Les Bleuets*, prepares for the quarter-finals of the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia.
Since taking over from Thierry Henry after the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Baticle has managed the U-21s in nine matches, achieving a record of four wins, four draws, and only one loss. His team has recently demonstrated commendable performances, including draws against Portugal and victories over Georgia and Poland, which secured their advancement to the knockout stage.
In anticipation of the upcoming quarter-final match against Denmark, Baticle expressed gratitude, stating, "I am very proud and honored to carry on my mission as France U21 manager. I thank the Federation and its President for this vote of confidence, and it is with great enthusiasm and determination that we will approach these next two years." His leadership has instilled hope and ambition within the squad as they seek success in the tournament.