Julien Stéphan will engage with an English club. The Breton technician is about to start his first experience abroad.
Julien Stéphan is about to write a new page in his career. At 44, the former coach of Stade Rennais one you RC Strasbourg will know his First experience abroad. According to The teamthe Breton coach reached an agreement with the Queens Park RangersChampionship residents, the English second division.
The French technician is expected to initiate a contract two seasonswith a Option for an additional year. This arrival marks a new start for those who have been free from any commitment since his departure from Rennes in November 2024.
A historic club in search of renewal
THE Queens Park Rangerslocated in London, seek to Find their luster of yesteryear. The club evolving at Loftus Road is losing speed in recent years. He wants to build a stable and ambitious project.
The arrival of Julien Stéphan testifies to a desire to Stabilize the team and aim for the climb in the Premier League. The profile of the old Rennais perfectly frames with the expectations of the London board.
A trainer experienced in French games
Julien Stéphan made a name for himself in Ligue 1. He notably led Stade Rennais to the Victory in the Coupe de France in 2019. Under its direction, the Breton club also has won a historic qualification for the Champions League.
After a first aid period in Rennes (2018-2021), he joined the RC Strasbourgwhere he signed a Sixth place in Ligue 1 During the 2021-2022 season. His visit to Alsace was marked by an attractive game and a coherent management of the workforce.
He then returned to Rennes for a Second term In 2023, interrupted prematurely in November. Since then, he has been studying different options, favoring a structured project abroad.
Queens Park Rangers ended the season at the 15e place du Championship. A position very far from the ambitions displayed by the club. The immediate objective isAvoid shallows in the ranking and rebuild a positive dynamic.
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