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Published on 07 Nov 2024 at 22:51 par
Armel Ouaba
An unlikely duo risks forming at the head of Rennes.
There is no longer any doubt. Barring a huge turnaround, Jorge Sampaoli will replace Julien Stéphan who is laid off and on the verge of being fired. If nothing has yet been signed, the former coach of Olympique de Marseille does indeed have an agreement with the Rouge et Noir. A short-term deal, a six-month deal, until the end of the season.
So far nothing unusual. But the excitement begins when the journalist Mohamed Toubache reveals that Samir Nasri could become Jorge Sampaoli's deputy. « Samir Nasri deputy to Jorge Sampaoli in Rennes… it’s in the papers!! »
The former French international who knew the Argentinian during his time at Sevilla FC “would bring a touch of originality” to the project.
But first, Nasri, now 37 years old, will have to give up his role as consultant on the encrypted channel Canal+