After having decided to dismiss Julien Stéphan, Stade Rennais, 13th in Ligue 1, is making good progress on the Jorge Sampaoli track. There are still a few final details to iron out.
If on the side of Stade Rennais and Jorge Sampaoli's entourage, we are not yet talking about an agreement in principle, the discussions between the two parties would be very close to reaching a conclusion. A deal is imminent. There are still a few final details to iron out. The Breton club hopes to finalize quickly with the aim of announcing its new coach before Sunday and the Ligue 1 match against Toulouse (5 p.m.).
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The Habib Beye track has gone cold
In the meantime, it is the reserve coach, Sébastien Tambouret, who will come to a pre-match press conference this Friday at 11 a.m. before leading his first training session in the afternoon. He will be alone, the leaders not wanting to speak officially before the question of the new coach is resolved.
Long expected, the Habib Beye track cooled after Sampaoli expressed his real desire to join the club, the managers seeming convinced by the opportunity to bring in the Argentinian and his hot temperament which is unlike any coach. being seated on the bench in the history of the Breton club.
After changing sports director, then president, Rennes ended up dismissing Julien Stéphan on Thursday to try to stop the persistent slide of the team swept aside on Sunday by promoted Auxerre (4-0) and currently 13th in Ligue 1.
