Jean-Louis Gasset, a former player and coach deeply involved in football with stints at the French national team (as assistant), Paris Saint-Germain, AS Saint-Etienne, Montpellier and Marseille, died at the age of 72 this Friday.
MHSC learned today with immense sadness of the passing of Jean-Louis Gasset.
Son of Bernard Gasset, one of the founding members of the club alongside President Louis Nicollin, Jean-Louis was successively a player, coach, and then first-team manager on three separate occasions, most recently from October 2024 to April 2025. A true product of the club, he left a lasting impression on all who met him through his professionalism, kindness, and passion for sharing his knowledge.
He was also a formidable ambassador for Montpellier’s youth academy, which he promoted to major clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Espanyol Barcelona, AS Saint-Étienne, Olympique de Marseille, and the French national team, where he served as assistant coach to Laurent Blanc.
Today, the Montpellier club has lost one of its iconic figures. Our sadness is immense when we remember his smile, his inimitable voice, and his sharp wit.
President Laurent Nicollin and the entire club wish to extend their deepest condolences to the family of Jean-Louis Gasset, especially to his son Robin, current assistant to Zoumana Camara as head coach of the first team, his daughter Coralie, his mother Eliane, and the entire Gasset family.”
Every death is sad, of course. This one is particularly significant for French football, given the important role Gasset played in the sport, across various clubs, for many years. He did so with great professionalism and kindness, which allowed him to maintain an excellent reputation and strong ties with PSG. All Parisians are saddened by his passing. We can only offer our condolences to his family and friends.
