Just a day after celebrating the French Super Cup triumph, Tours Volley-Ball was hit with unexpected news, head coach Mladen Kasic announced his departure, stunning fans and slightly dimming the glow of victory.
Yet behind the scenes, this twist seems to have been brewing for days. According to sources, Kasic’s decision had already been agreed upon internally nearly ten days earlier, giving the club time to quietly prepare for what came next. And today, the next chapter begins: Croatian coach Igor Juricic has officially been named the new head of Tours VB.
Juricic is no stranger to French volleyball. After years of experience as both player and coach, he guided Tourcoing to French Cup title in 2018. His international journey has taken him to Russia, Greece, and Poland, and most recently, he served as Croatia’s national team coach during the summer of 2024.
