The 2026-2027 Ligue 2 season is approaching and Pau FC is ready to face the challenges that lie ahead. Luis De Sousa, the club's sports director, recently spoke about the season's objectives and the team's preparation for the Annecy match. Pau FC finished its summer preparation with a third consecutive defeat (1-2), this time against the Basques of Irún (Spanish 3rd division). Inquieting just one week before the Ligue 2 restart against Annecy, Saturday 8th August at 20h45 at Nouste Camp. Pau FC has the second-lowest budget in L2, meaning the club is forced to sell to exist. Luis De Sousa declared: 'I dismantled a puzzle, then I had to rebuild it.' The Pau FC sports director also detailed the season's objectives, the club's recruitment and the team's preparation for the Annecy match. Pau FC's objective is to put three teams behind him, as soon as possible. Luis De Sousa also defended his coach Thierry Debès, criticized since his appointment on the bench since the end of January 2026.