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Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rennes part ways with Jorge Sampaoli
Jorge Sampaoli is no longer Rennes' head coach, the Ligue 1 side has announced. The 64-year-old manager joined the Bretons last November as a replacement for the dismissed Julien Stéphan but he ultimately failed to turn the club's fortunes around. Rennes' season has spiraled out of control with Sampaoli overseeing five defeats in as many games in all competitions since the turn of the year. Les Rouge et Noir occupy Ligue 1's relegation play-off spot in 16th place. They will host in-form BlueCo-owned RC Strasbourg on Sunday. Sampaoli failed to inject new ideas and the energy he was once renowned for in a Rennes club in a now serious sporting crisis. Get French Football News understands that the Argentine's tactical choices raised many eyebrows within the Bretons, as echoed by Seko Fofana's comments following Rennes' narrow 3-2 defeat last Saturday at Monaco. What's more, the club's executives didn't see eye-to-eye with Sampaoli regarding the players Rennes should target in the winter transfer window. Sampaoli signed a contract set to expire in 2026. The Argentine's counselors met with Rennes this Thursday to find an agreement regarding a contract termination. Former Red Star head coach Habib Beye will replace Jorge Sampaoli in the Rennes dugout. GFFN | Bastien Cheval
Japan Times
27-01-2025
- Sport
- Japan Times
Rennes signs Furuhashi from Celtic
Rennes, France – Ligue 1 side Rennes signed Japanese international Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic on Monday, with Portuguese forward Jota rejoining the Scottish champions. "After some great years with Celtic, I was looking for a new challenge in a recognized league. Physically and technically, the league is very competitive," Furuhashi said in statement on Rennes' website. The 30-year-old Japanese striker joined Celtic in 2021, netting 85 goals in 165 matches across all competitions. "The arrival of Kyogo is what the whole club wanted. He has a technical profile that will strengthen the dressing room. He joins us after a fine career with Celtic and a number of trophies won in Scotland," said Rennes Executive President Arnaud Pouille. Going in the opposite direction is 25-year-old Jota, who has rejoined the club where he scored 28 goals in 83 outings between 2021 and 2023, winning two Scottish league titles. The Portugal under-21 international left the Glasgow outfit to join Saudi side Al Ittihad before moving to Rennes in August last year. "It's very nostalgic for me because it was such an amazing feeling and all the moments that I felt through my two seasons here, and I'm just delighted to be back. I'm really excited and I just can't wait to start," Jota told Celtic TV. "The last year and a half has had its ups and downs, but that's life and that's how football is. Now I just can't wait to work hard, to get along with the lads again and just to flow."
