Arriving on January 30, 2025 on the bench at Stade Rennais, Habib Beye believed that he would not make it through the year. It was last October, when his team was no longer able to win and part of his management seemed more determined than ever to thank him. And then finally, the situation changed and the positive results returned. At the end of his contract next June, Habib Beye knows, however, that he will only remain on one condition.
While his team resumes its championship season this Saturday evening against Lille (9:05 p.m.) after the winter break, the Rennes coach appeared in front of the press on Friday. The opportunity for him to take stock of his own situation. “My future is very clear, it is contractual. In case of qualification for the European Cup, there is an extra year and, at that time, we will have time to discuss. »
And Habib Beye added clearly: “If there is no European qualification, it will stop, and it will be completely logical because I accepted this challenge. » For now, the Breton team is on target to achieve the objective jointly set by Habib Beye and its president, Arnaud Pouille.
Habib Beye makes an appointment
Sixth in Ligue 1 after sixteen days, Stade Rennais is currently four points ahead of its first pursuer (Strasbourg, 7th). Over the last six days, the Rouge et Noir have won five matches for only one defeat (5-0, against PSG). An end to 2025 which then foreshadowed a good start to 2026.
The mission is in any case known to everyone and Habib Beye hopes that he and his players will manage to finish in the European places, just to facilitate the interview he will have with his leaders. “The discussion will take place on May 26, if there is a Coupe de France final, not before”he added with a small smile.
