After several days of rumors of all kinds, Stade Rennais finally has its new coach. Julien Stéphan was dismissed in the middle of the week and should, barring an unlikely turnaround, be replaced by Jorge Sampaoli.
The 64-year-old Argentinian, free since the end of his adventure at Flamengo, is known in France for his time on the OM bench. Two years after his departure, the technician should make his return to France this Sunday. And he could be accompanied by Samir Nasri. West France advances that his arrival is expected in the coming hours.
Jorge Sampaoli in Rennes this weekend
According to the latest information from the newspaper The Teamthe experienced South American will be present in the stands at Roazhon Park against Toulouse FC, before definitively launching a two-year adventure – June 2026. The former Marseillais will have the international break to work with his group.
Upon returning from the international break, the Bretons will travel to Lille to host Saint-Étienne and will travel to the pitch of their eternal rival: FC Nantes. A difficult schedule which, if all goes well, will allow Jorge Sampaoli to definitively conquer the hearts of the Rennais.
In the meantime, the interim is carried out by Sébastien Tambouret. The usual coach of the reserve team will discover the elite of national football and, we imagine, do everything to revive a sick team. As a reminder, Rennes remains on a series of three victories in ten matches.
Premier League? Bundesliga? La Liga? Nope. Here, we thrill to the matches of the French and Portuguese championships. Vitinha and João Neves are excellent reasons to love football.
