Key Takeaways:
- Rennes have officially parted ways with head coach Habib Beye following four consecutive defeats in the past month
- Sébastien Tambouret, Pierre-Alexandre Lelièvre, and Maxime Le Marchand will oversee training sessions until further notice
- Franck Haise, formerly of RC Lens and OGC Nice, is expected to be named as Beye’s successor
Recent Performance and Dismissal
Rennes have confirmed the departure of head coach Habib Beye, after reports surfaced of his imminent sacking. Beye, aged 48 and a former Newcastle United full-back, had overseen a challenging run for Rennes, with the team suffering four successive defeats over the past month. This poor run of form occurred amidst ongoing tensions between the Senegal international manager and several senior members of the squad.
The club stated that both Beye and his assistants had been relieved of first-team duties, with discussions underway concerning the conditions of their exit. Beye’s contract was due to run until June, but he was set to retain his role only if Rennes managed to secure European football for the following season.
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲́ 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗹 ⤵️
Le Stade Rennais F.C. a engagé une procédure à l’endroit de son entraîneur principal Monsieur Habib Beye et de ses adjoints Messieurs Olivier Saragaglia, Sébastien Bichard et Yann Cavezza.
Dans l’attente de la décision à venir, les… pic.twitter.com/2ofHq1F4aB
— Stade Rennais F.C. (@staderennais) February 9, 2026
Transition in Coaching Staff
Pending a final decision, Sébastien Tambouret, Pierre-Alexandre Lelièvre, and Maxime Le Marchand will be responsible for conducting the first team’s training sessions. The club revealed, “Stade Rennais F.C. have initiated a procedure against its head coach, M. Habib Beye, and his assistants, M. Olivier Saragaglia, M. Sébastien Bichard and M. Yann Cavezza.”
Potential Successor
According to Sportingpedia sources in France, Franck Haise, who has previously managed RC Lens and OGC Nice, is anticipated to be appointed as Rennes’ next head coach in the near future.
| Departing Staff | Interim Coaches | Expected New Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Habib Beye (Head Coach) Olivier Saragaglia Sébastien Bichard Yann Cavezza | Sébastien Tambouret Pierre-Alexandre Lelièvre Maxime Le Marchand | Franck Haise |
