The return of Julien Stéphan to Stade Rennais, in November 2023, looked promising after his first notable spell (2018-2021). Stéphan had offered the club an attractive playing identity, a victory in the Coupe de France in 2019 after 48 years of waiting, and solid performances in Europe. However, this second term did not live up to expectations. After a disappointing tenth place at the end of last season, depriving Rennes of the European Cup for the first time since 2018, the situation has deteriorated further in 2024.
Julien Stéphan fired!
At the start of the 2024/2025 season, Rennes occupies a worrying thirteenth place after ten days. The mediocre results, amplified by a heavy defeat against Auxerre (4-0), precipitated the club's decision. According to information from Foot Mercato, Stéphan is sidelined, with formalization imminent.
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To summarize
The news was in the air and is now being confirmed very seriously. A new Ligue 1 coach will be leaving… Indeed, according to information from Foot Mercato, Julien Stéphan was fired by Stade Rennais.
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