Former player of the club, John Utaka returns to Hérault. He joins the training center of Montpellier 8 years after offering the Ligue 1 title to the club.

In 2012, Utaka scored a double in the final game of the season against Auxerre to give the historic title of the Ligue 1 champion to La Paillade. 8 years later, the Nigerian returns to the club. He will take care of the U19.

Utaka who passes coaching degrees will take over the team for the next season.