Stade Rennais recently turned the page on Julien Stéphan and entrusted the reins of its first team to Jorge Sampaoli. The Argentinian intends to raise the bar and is not against doing so with Steve Mandanda.
Stade Rennais is having a very disappointing season so far in Ligue 1. The Bretons are nevertheless trying to get their heads back on track and the recent victory in the league against Angers will do Jorge Sampaoli's group good. This winter during the transfer market, it is nevertheless said that the Argentinian will make strong choices. Some think that little by little, the former OM will do without the services of Steve Mandanda, as he did during his time at Canebière. The reason? The fact that the two men wouldn't like each other. A persistent rumor that Steve Mandanda has denied in recent hours.
Mandanda and Sampaoli, is everything false?
Following the success against SCO this Sunday, the 2018 world champion with the Blues indeed indicated on the subject: “My relationship? She is very good. We have never had conflicts, we communicate, we exchange a lot. The relationship is normal, good. It is good to correct what is being said. On a relational level, there is no problem… What is written about my performances, no problem, but what I read about our relationship is completely false. » This is undoubtedly enough to reassure Rennes fans and observers, the majority of whom are satisfied with the level displayed by Steve Mandanda, whose experience is appreciated by the locker room. Note that the former Olympique de Marseille goalkeeper will be at the end of his contract at the end of the season. We will see at that time whether or not Jorge Sampaoli wants to extend his goalkeeper's lease.
