what if Rennes signed Sampaoli?

Despite a good squad, nothing is going well for Rennes. Deprived of the European Cup this season, the Bretons can concentrate solely on Ligue 1. And yet after 10 days the Rouge et Noir are 13th. The latest setback against Auxerre (4-0) put Julien Stéphan more than ever in the hot seat. The leaders are looking for a new coach and according to The Team one name comes up insistently, that of Jorge Sampaoli. Discussions between the two parties are even at an advanced stage.

Free since he left Flamengo in September 2023, the former OM coach dreams of returning to France. At 64, he could return to Ligue 1, in which he has never hidden his interest, he continues to watch all the matches of the Marseille club. Despite his style and his strong temperament, Sampaoli left a beautiful memory in Marseille, snatching a place in the Champions League and reaching the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League.

However, he is not the only name considered, Patrick Vieira or Habib Beye are also mentioned, but the former Argentina coach seems to be best placed in the short-list of president Arnaud Pouille and sports director Frédéric Massara.

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