Second, Third, Fourth... Sixth

There were simply too many résumés piled up on his desk, forcing Richard to sort through them one by one. In the end, based on the future he knew, only six candidates made the cut to be included in the shortlist of top candidates.

One of them was Arsène Wenger.

What made Richard seriously consider Wenger was the fact that, in the early 2000s, Ligue 1 would be shaken by revelations of bribery and corruption—most notably involving Marseille, who were found guilty of match-fixing.

The only thing that made he hesitate was pinpointing exactly when this scandal would unfold. But one thing was certain—because of it, Wenger would eventually leave France for Japan.

And if that was the case, wouldn't it be better for him to manage City instead of coaching abroad?

But in the end, Wenger rejected his offer, leaving Richard disappointed.

The second candidate was Rafa Benítez.