BAFETIMBI GOMIS is set for a stunning new career move behind the scenes at a football club.
The iconic striker is best remembered during his spell at in the .
Bafetimbi Gomis could become the sporting director at Troyes Credit: SIPA
He is best remembered for his iconic celebration at Swansea City Credit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
Gomis, 40, earned plenty of fans during his time in as he netted 17 times in 71 appearances for the Swans.
While his goal record was not the most impressive it was his celebration that gained the most attention.
The striker would crawl on the ground like a wild cat in a celebration that was called the “The Black Panther”.
It became a fan favourite and was even adopted into the widely played video game 17.
But it is unlikely Gomis will be performing the celebration in potential new role in .
The Frenchman has been reported to be an option for Ligue 2 side Troyes to take over as the sporting director.
The club are losing Antoine Sibierski at the end of the season despite being on the verge of promotion to .
Troyes are owned by the City Group, who also own clubs such as , New York City and Girona.
L’Equipe have reported that Gomis could be offered the key job at the club.
Gomis retired from playing in 2024 after a spell with Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale.
He has since been training in football-related professions and has met with various managers in the game.
The star is already aware of the club having spent half a season on loan at Troyes from St Etienne in 2005.
He was an instant hit at the club and scored six goals in just 13 appearances.
Bafetimbi Gomis' playing career
Here is a look at the career of Bafetimbi Gomis who was bes remembered for his brilliant panther celebration...
Saint-Etienne (2004–2009)
- Appearances: 165
- Goals: 49
- Assists: 17
Troyes (Loan: 2005)
- Appearances: 13
- Goals: 6
- Assists: 0
Lyon (2009–2014)
- Appearances: 244
- Goals: 95
- Assists: 22
Swansea City (2014–2017)
- Appearances: 71
- Goals: 17
- Assists: 3
Marseille (Loan: 2016–2017)
- Appearances: 34
- Goals: 21
- Assists: 3
Galatasaray (2017–2018 & 2022–2023)
- Appearances: 82
- Goals: 51
- Assists: 9
Al-Hilal (2018–2022)
- Appearances: 154
- Goals: 116
- Assists: 16
Kawasaki Frontale (2023–2024)
- Appearances: 24
- Goals: 3
- Assists: 3
CAREER TOTALS
- Total Club Appearances: 787
- Total Club Goals: 358
- Total Club Assists: 73
- International Caps (France): 12 (3 goals)
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