Mercato: Sampaoli arrives at Rennes (official)

It was expected, it is now official: Jorge Sampaoli is the new manager of Stade Rennais. The Breton club is officially recognized as the Argentinian’s signature.

A contract in 2026

“Having worked in particular at the University of Chile, Santos, Olympique de Marseille and Sevilla FC, the 64-year-old Argentine coach, plus 700 match coaches, is engaged for a long period with Stade Rennais FC.» , since July 2026, announces Rennes in a press release.

Sampaoli «arrive in Brittany accompanied by Diogo Meschine, Pablo Fernandez and Marcos Fernandez», his deputies, specify the Rennes club. The mission will be to revive a team in the midst of a results crisis. After 11 days of Ligue 1, Rennes occupies 13th place in the class. A disappointing start to the season which led to the dismissal of Julien Stéphan on November 7.

Rennes is counting on itsmobilizing energy»

Sunday, it is Sébastien Tambouret who ensures internationality against Toulouse (0-2). Present in the stands of Roazhon Park during this new defeat of the Rouge et Noir, “El Pelado” was able to measure the scale of the project… “We need his mobilizing energy so that the club can move forward and face the competition with determination.« , a statement from the club’s executive president, Arnaud Pouille, after the signing of his new coach.

“During our discussions, we immediately appreciated his love of the game and his desire to defend a collective project, continues the conductor. The vision of Jorge and his team 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.» It will take a lot of work and effort in Rennes to get things back on track.

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