Gastien has taken charge of Clermont Foot in 237 matches so far, overseeing 93 wins, 62 draws, and 82 defeats. Gastien has yet to take Clermont Foot to any silverware, but keeping up with the biggies in the French top flight is no mean feat either. Here are the seven longest-serving managers across the top five European leagues: #7 Pascal Gastien (Clermont Foot) – 6 Years Pascal Gastien Has Been Managing Clermont Foot Since September 2017ĭiligently serving French side Clermont Foot since September 2017, Pascal Gastien is the longest-serving manager in France. Today, we will take a look at the seven managers who are leading the charts when it comes to job security. There are still a few clubs that value loyalty, even in the face of adversity. Of course, not all soccer clubs are as impatient. Managers in 2023 live in fear, knowing they are merely a few defeats away from getting the sack. Gone are the days of Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger, who served their respective clubs for decades. Sure, the man in the dugout gets his due respect at first, but things turn quickly on the back of some disappointing results. Managing a top soccer club in Europe is arguably the most demanding job in the world.