Inducted on the bench of Stade Rennais To take over from Jorge Sampaoli, Habib Beye has accommodated a very special situation, since the Breton club took a 180 degree turn by being very active during the winter transfer window.
Among the strong choices made by management is the recruitment of Brice Samba from the Racing Club of Lens. An arrival synonymous with downgrading for Steve Mandanda, relegated to the rank of lining in the guardians' hierarchy.
Brice Samba and Steve Mandanda, two of the three best paid players at Stade Rennais.
Despite this situation, the 2018 world champion keeps all the esteem of Habib Beye, whom he has known for many years.
Beye sur Mandanda: “a legend”
Called to speak on his number 2 goalkeeper, the Stade Rennais coach did not go by four paths. “I am the privileged witness of what he lives at Stade Rennais, I see a very very high level goalkeeper, a legend, being my goalkeeper. I do not classify it in a logic of number 2 or 3, he is my goalkeeper, I am a coach happy to have it by my side and the longest will be best ”enthusiastic Habib Beye.
While his lease expires next June, will Mandanda continue the adventure in Brittany? “There is a position of the player and club that I do not master, but I know that, since we arrived, he finds pleasure in training on a daily basis, he is in full possession of his means,” retorted Habib Beye. The goalkeeper he is still showing you how exceptional his career is, and you have to greet him ”. Strong remarks that should not leave Steve Mandanda insensitive.
