Valérien Ismael signs Le Havre contract
Valérien Ismael has signed his contract to become Le Havre AC’s new manager, succeeding Didier Digard with the club bottom of Ligue 1.
The former Blackburn Rovers manager inherits a side with just two points from their opening 10 league games, taking charge amid upheaval at the club.
Digard’s dismissal last week triggered a crisis beyond the dugout. The decision was taken by Le Havre’s owners, Blue Crow, against the wishes of president Jean-Michel Roussier and sporting director Demba Ba. Both subsequently resigned from their roles.
L’Équipe reported on Wednesday that a deal to appoint Ismael was close. The Frenchman had been out of work since leaving Blackburn in February, and the publication now reports that he has put pen to paper with Le Havre.
The length of his contract has not yet been revealed.
