In a bitter interview with "L'Équipe" soon afterwards, Bocaly criticised the Montpellier club. He claimed that after its medical staff were unable to treat his hip problem, he had to source his own treatment at his own expense; that he was prepared to accept a contract extension on reduced terms, but then read in the press that he was being released; and that interest from other clubs was discouraged by rumours that he was no longer able to perform at a high level.