The 2017-18 campaign delivered a dramatic and last-gasp survival for Toulouse as Les Pitchouns finished a perilous 18th in Ligue 1, forcing them into a crucial two-legged relegation play-off. Leading the charge for goals was the impactful loan signing Max Gradel, whose 8 league goals proved decisive, including a vital goal in the 3-0 play-off victory over AC Ajaccio that secured their top-flight status. It was a turbulent year marked by a mid-season managerial change but ultimately defined by a desperate, successful battle to cling on to their place in the top division, which remains a key chapter in the club's history.