Overview
- Olympique de Marseille confirmed that Gasset died on December 26 in Paris, with reports differing on whether he was 72 or 73.
- Montpellier issued an official tribute describing him as a club son remembered for professionalism, kindness and a commitment to sharing his knowledge.
- Serving as Laurent Blanc’s assistant from 2007 to 2016, he contributed to a Ligue 1 title with Bordeaux and a haul of domestic trophies at PSG.
- A former midfielder for Montpellier, he played more than 260 matches for the club between 1975 and 1985 before beginning his coaching career.
- He later became known for rescuing struggling teams at Montpellier, Saint‑Étienne and Bordeaux, and his Ivory Coast tenure ended during AFCON before Emerse Faé led the team to the title.