After the public practice session and autograph session, fans had the opportunity to ask questions to CF Montreal President and CEO Gabriel Gervais and head coach Wilfried Nancy.
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We got straight to the point when discussing Djordje Mihailovic’s possible transfer to Europe.
“Right now he’s not going anywhere, he’ll stay with us,” Gabriel Gervais, taking the time to insist, said. But as we’ve always said, if a player has ambitions to go to Europe, we’re open to discussion. »
“And I have to be transparent on transfers, we’re not in the market for a player like Luis Suarez,” warned Gervais, speaking of the possibility of seeing a big name coming this summer.
And Kone
On Monday, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano said English second division side Norwich City are one of several clubs interested in midfielder Ismaël Koné.
Romano, who is very credible, mentioned that representatives from Norwich were in Washington last Saturday to see him.
“We are aware that our players have the talent and potential to go to Europe,” admitted Gervais.
“I’m not surprised there’s interest. is that a rumour? We’re not worried about that. He’s playing with us at the moment. »
Train and win
The rest of the questions fell into place as we discussed the side’s desire to be a training club, training young players with the potential to sell them at a profit.
Some fans fear the team will give up winning championships.
“We are a formative team, but you can see the results on the pitch this year,” began Gervais, who then confirmed the team’s will to win.
“When we talk about a training club, that’s also a philosophy of how the first club plays up to the academy. You can be a trainer and a champion, both are possible. We have big ambitions. »
Room for women
The sweetest question of the night came from two young girls wondering if CF Montreal would one day field a women’s team.
They hit the nail on the head and were applauded warmly.
“It is my wish, I would like to have a professional team. We will do it step by step,” supported Gabriel Gervais.
“First of all, we would like to see a female component at our academy. I can’t promise anything today, but the plan is for there to be a women’s team. »