FC Nantes coach Christophe Pélissier has been sacked by AJ Auxerre despite the team's promotion. He claims the owner, James Zhou, never explained the decision. Pélissier wants to join a more ambitious Ligue 1 project. He believes he has done better than some big-name coaches in the league. He wants to prove his value with a team that doesn't just fight for survival. Pélissier wants to take a break before joining a new project. He wants to see if a more ambitious project can be found in Ligue 1. This is a clear message to the directors. His goal is to climb the technical hierarchy of the championship.