Serious doubt surrounds the future of Florian Maurice in Rennes. And the trend of the last few hours is very clearly leaning towards a departure. While L’Équipe announces that the technical director is heading towards the exit, we can confirm that this possibility has taken shape in the minds of the decision-makers. On Wednesday, the shareholder initiated a meeting in the presence of president Olivier Cloarec, coach Julien Stéphan and his sports director.
Officially to draw the outlines of the next transfer window. There was therefore no question of dismissal or even an abrupt departure. On the other hand, certain topics were ironed out and disagreements were addressed in an attempt to move certain things forward. The people present at the meeting were able to give their opinion and share their feelings about the situation.
And even if one last match remains to be played on Sunday, against Reims, to decide the final place of Stade Rennais at the end of the season (8 to 10), there could well be movement without delay. If nothing has yet been decided at this stage, a shake-up in the organization chart has been mentioned and could hit the recruitment unit head-on.
Contested in the environment close to the club
Although he has not yet expressed the intention of leaving the ship, Florian Maurice’s departure today appears very likely. Contested in the environment close to the club for several weeks, the former Lyonnais is wondering about the follow-up to his adventure on the banks of the Vilaine. According to our information, he would not have landed in high places, but a departure is seriously considered. Also, there would be no shortage of external requests.
The reflection he is currently carrying out for his future is reminiscent of the episode linked to the return of Julien Stéphan, in November 2023. Maurice, who was thinking of other technicians to replace Bruno Genesio, had already felt the need to question yourself for a few days before staying on the job. This time the cup is full. This, at least, is what seems to emerge from the latest discussions he was able to have with well-placed contacts from the Breton club.
Arriving from Lyon in the spring of 2020, Maurice has never seemed so close to the release. He could leave his post quickly even if no announcement has been scheduled for the time being. The twists and turns linked to Genesio’s departure a few months earlier necessarily call for the greatest caution. The departure of Maurice would push Rennes to look into the arrival of a new recruitment manager.
