News Focus
- Grégory Lorenzi departs after ten years to join Olympique de Marseille
- Head coach Eric Roy demands guarantees about his future at the club
- Owners value the French side at €60 million in current market
- Club rose from Ligue 2 to the UEFA Champions League under Lorenzi’s guidance
- Brest have secured midtable finishes despite operating on limited funds
Stade Brestois face a period of major uncertainty. The Ligue 1 club has lost its sporting director following a decade of service. Grégory Lorenzi guided the team from the second tier to the UEFA Champions League during his time at the Stade Francis-Le Blé.
Lorenzi has now moved to Olympique de Marseille. He began his new role in the south of France earlier this week. His exit leaves a significant gap in the club’s leadership structure.
There are also doubts surrounding the future of head coach Eric Roy. When reporters questioned him about his position earlier this month, he avoided giving a clear answer. The manager stated that he requires specific guarantees before he can commit to remaining at the club.
According to journalist Romain Molina, the club is not hurrying to appoint a replacement for Lorenzi. This delay occurs because the owners wish to sell the team. Molina reports that the asking price stands at €60 million. This figure could discourage potential buyers from making an offer.
The club has performed well on a modest budget recently. They have maintained their position in the middle of the Ligue 1 table for the past two campaigns.