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SURPRISE RETURN: Demba Ba Eyed for Sporting Director Role at Ligue 1 Side Stade Rennais‼️

 

In a twist few foresaw, Premier League cult hero Demba Ba is on the radar for a top executive position in French football, as Stade Rennais consider appointing him their new sporting director.

 

The Story So Far:

 

Since retiring in 2021, Ba has flourished off the pitch, taking on a leadership role at Ligue 2’s USL Dunkerque.

 

As a minority owner and director of football, Ba has guided the club to unexpected heights — pushing for promotion and even reaching the Coupe de France semi-finals.

 

 

Why Stade Rennais Want Him:

 

Rennais are ready to part ways with Frédéric Massara, who has disappointed since arriving in July 2024, with poor signings and weak squad development.

 

Ba’s impact at Dunkerque has caught attention across France, and his vision and leadership style are viewed as refreshing and progressive.

 

 

But There’s a Twist:

 

RC Strasbourg’s Loïc Désiré is currently the frontrunner for the Rennais job, potentially edging out Ba — at least for now.

 

 

Legacy & Impact:

 

Ba is still fondly remembered in England, notably for his devastating goal after Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip in 2014 and his lethal finishing for Newcastle and Chelsea.

 

 

If Rennais appoint Ba, it would mark a bold and symbolic move — entrusting one of football’s most intelligent ex-players to reshape a Ligue 1 club’s future.

 

Watch this space — Demba Ba may be about to write a whole new chapt

er in his football journey.

 

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