Le Mans FC has been promoted to Ligue 1 after two exceptional seasons under the direction of Patrick Videira. The 49-year-old Franco-Portuguese coach has achieved the unthinkable in two years: National, Ligue 2, Ligue 1. But Patrick Videira has not yet confirmed that he will be on the bench of the Sang et Or in the elite next season. In an interview with ICI Maine, he set his conditions, simply but clearly. He needs to feel that everyone wants to work together. President Thierry Gomez already has a lot on his plate. Keeping Videira, the key man in the club's sporting identity, while building a competitive squad for the maintenance in Ligue 1, is the double mission of the Manceau summer. The promotion must still be officially confirmed by the LFP after the interruption of the match in Furiani due to smoke bombs. Le Mans was leading 2-0 at the time of the game stoppage. A validation is expected on Wednesday, which will finally release the entire Manceau people. The coach responded in his own way, sober and determined. The ball is in the president's court. The Sarthe club has had an exceptional run over the past two seasons. From the National to Ligue 1, through Ligue 2, Le Mans FC has shown its ability to rise to the next level. But Videira's future is uncertain. He has a contract that runs until June 2027, but he wants to make sure the club is ready to take the step with him. Recruitment, means, expectations, everything is amplified in Ligue 1. The Sarthe coach wants to be sure that the club is ready to take on this challenge. President Thierry Gomez must find a balance between keeping Videira and building a competitive squad. Le Mans FC needs to keep its coach to continue progressing. But it must also find the means to strengthen its squad to avoid relegation. Next season is expected to be difficult for the Sarthe club. But with Videira's determination and the president's will, Le Mans FC can hope to succeed in maintaining its Ligue 1 status.