Rennes: François Pinault will let go of the millions of euros

Julien Stéphan's days are numbered, but Stade Rennais is preparing to offer him a huge financial package in the event of his departure.

Humiliated in Auxerre, Stade Rennais should not continue the adventure with Julien Stéphan, who is unable to wake up his team this season. Breton leaders have given themselves a few days to reflect, but there is more talk of the successor to Guy Stéphan's son than the extension of his second stint in Ille-et-Vilaine. However, no official decision has been taken, because for this kind of tour de force, it takes place in very high places. The Pinault family, who does not interfere in the daily life of the club despite its ownership status, often has the last word regarding the choice of whether or not to retain a coach. The check also comes from above and it will be a significant addition to pay in the coming days if Julien Stéphan were to leave.

Rennes extended Stéphan

Extended until June 2026, the coach who won the Coupe de France with the “Rouge et Noir” must benefit from compensation of 3.6 million euros in the event of dismissal, says Daily Mercato. An amount which could increase further if we take into account the departure of his deputies. If the Pinault family does not lack money, the time taken for this decision in any case suggests that everything is not settled at the different levels, even if it is mainly a question of the next coach of Stade Rennais, and not really to continue to have Julien Stéphan on the bench next weekend against Toulouse. It must be said that during the last match against Le Havre, the supporters had already demanded, despite the victory, the head of their coach.