Jorge Sampaoli Takes Over Rennes: A New Era Begins

Jorge Sampaoli, the former Argentina coach known for his fiery temperament, has been appointed as the new coach of Rennes. Following a less than stellar run, Rennes aims to rejuvenate under his guidance. Sampaoli replaces Julien Stephan and looks forward to revitalizing the team with renewed vigor.

Former Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli has taken the helm at struggling French club Rennes, stepping in after a stint with Marseille. The 64-year-old's appointment comes as the team seeks to climb out of 13th place in the standings.

Sampaoli, who was dismissed from Marseille over transfer disagreements, has signed a 1 1/2-year contract, replacing Julien Stephan. His immediate challenge is to steer Rennes away from the brink of relegation playoffs.

The club, currently 18 points behind leaders Paris Saint-Germain, hopes Sampaoli's international experience will inject energy into the players, a sentiment echoed by executive chairman Arnaud Pouille.

(With inputs from agencies.)