12.11.2026 00:30
Beşiktaş's former head coach Valerien Ismael is preparing to return to France's Ligue 1. It has been claimed that the 51-year-old coach, who most recently managed England Championship side Blackburn Rovers, will take charge of Le Havre, who are bottom of the league with 2 points. After the French club parted ways with Didier Digard, Ismael's name came to the fore.
Former Besiktas head coach Valerien Ismael may begin a new chapter in his career. After leaving the black-and-white team, the French coach, who worked in England, is now preparing to take charge of a team in his country's top-tier league.
VALERIEN ISMAEL RUMORS AT LE HAVRE
Le Havre, which is going through difficult days in France's Ligue 1, wants to end its poor run by making a change of head coach. A familiar name has come up for the managerial seat at the French representative, which is in last place with only 2 points collected in the league. According to a report by L'Equipe in the French press, the Le Havre management is preparing to bring Valerien Ismael in as the team's head coach after parting ways with Didier Digard. The 51-year-old coach, who previously managed Besiktas as well, is expected to become the French team's new head coach. However, no official statement has yet been conveyed from the club regarding Ismael's appointment. Valerien Ismael's last managerial role was in England. The experienced coach worked at the helm of Championship side Blackburn Rovers.
HE TOOK CHARGE OF 18 MATCHES AT BESIKTAS
Valerien Ismael is among the head coaches closely known to Turkish football fans. The French coach had previously taken on the managerial role at Besiktas. Ismael, who took charge of a total of 18 official matches at the helm of the black-and-white team, recorded 8 wins, 7 draws and 3 losses in those matches.