The 2008-09 campaign was a season of consolidation for AS Monaco, with Les Monegasques finishing 11th in Ligue 1 under Ricardo Gomes. Leading the attack was forward Alexandre Licata, whose 7 goals proved decisive in a campaign that saw the club aim for European spots but ultimately settle for mid-table. The season is also notable for the arrival of new talents like Park Chu-young and the highly-publicized loan signing of American prospect Freddy Adu, marking a transitional chapter for the club.