Senegal defender Moustapha Mbow pays tribute to former coach Stéphane Gilli

Moustapha Mbow has publicly thanked former Paris FC head coach Stéphane Gilli after the manager’s departure from the club.

Gilli was released by Paris FC over the weekend, bringing an end to his spell in charge.

Shortly afterwards, Senegal international defender Mbow took to social media platform X to deliver a personal message of appreciation to his former coach.

The centre-back, who has featured regularly for the club, made clear the impact Gilli had on his development.

In a heartfelt post, he expressed gratitude not only for the coach’s guidance but also for the demanding standards he set.

“Coach, I really wanted to take the time to thank you. Thank you for everything you’ve given me, for your patience, your demands, your tough talking-tos that hurt at the time but made me progress, and above all for believing in me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything,” the Senegalese player wrote on X.

The message underlines the relationship between the two men during Gilli’s tenure.

Mbow highlighted the value of difficult conversations and high expectations, describing them as crucial to his improvement.

Paris FC have not detailed the reasons behind Gilli’s departure, but the change marks a significant moment for the club as it looks ahead to the remainder of the season.

For Mbow, the tribute signals respect and recognition for a coach he credits with helping shape his progress.

His words reflect the personal dimension often present behind managerial changes, where professional decisions can carry strong emotional weight within a dressing room.

As Paris FC enter a new chapter, Mbow’s message stands as a public acknowledgement of the influence Gilli had on at least one member of the squad.