The 1999-00 campaign was a busy one for FC Metz as Les Grenats navigated four competitions, ultimately securing an 11th-place finish in Division 1. The season's high point was a determined run to the final of the UEFA Intertoto Cup before narrowly falling to West Ham United. Leading the line was veteran forward Gérald Baticle, whose 6 goals in the league proved a key contribution, in a team that included established figures like Sylvain Kastendeuch and emerging talents like Louis Saha. It was a transitional year that saw Les Grenats achieve a solid mid-table position and remains a defining chapter of consolidation in their top-flight history