This is the astonishing rumor that has flourished since yesterday, while Rennes must build a staff after the departure of Julien Stéphan. Samir Nasri, the former OM or France team midfielder, was mentioned as a potential assistant to Jorge Sampaoli at Stade Rennais, but this hypothesis was categorically denied by the Breton club according to the Team. The rumor was based on the links between Nasri and Sampaoli, who worked together at Sevilla FC during the 2016-2017 season, where Nasri appreciated the tactical and managerial philosophy of the Argentine coach.
Nasri had previously been linked to Genesio
Nasri, currently a consultant for Canal+, aspires to become a coach and is following training similar to that of Patrick Vieira or Thierry Henry. In 2023, he had already been considered as an assistant in Bruno Genesio's staff at Stade Rennais, without this project coming to fruition. He was rumored to have been contacted this week for a role at the club, although neither Sampaoli nor Stade Rennais would confirm these approaches. Some speak of a process initiated by an intermediary, but the signature of Nasri does not seem to be on the agenda.
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The name of Samir Nasri has been mentioned with insistence in recent hours near Rennes. We know more now. The former international midfielder, who has been consulting Canal Plus for a while, will ultimately not come.
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