Arnaud Pouille's reaction to the signing of Jorge Sampaoli

Barely appointed executive president of Stade Rennais at the beginning of October, Arnaud Pouille had to manage a heated issue with the appointment of a new coach, after having decided to part ways with Julien Stéphan. It was ultimately Jorge Sampaoli who was chosen, almost to everyone's surprise. In the press release published by the Breton club, Arnaud Pouille justifies the choice of Sampaoli.

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“We are all very happy that Jorge is joining us because he is a coach recognized on the international scene for his professionalism and his humanism. I am delighted with his arrival at Stade Rennais FC. He has a strong attachment to his players and his colleagues, he is a loyal and committed man. We need his mobilizing energy so that the club can move forward and face the competition with determination. During our discussions, we immediately appreciated his love of the game and his desire to defend a collective project. The vision of Jorge and his staff regarding the structuring of a group is clear and the entire sports management shares the same analysis on what we must put in place: taste for work, demanding effort, loyalty , respect for people and the institution. » The Argentinian will have to raise the bar since Stade Rennais is only 13th in Ligue 1.