While the pre-season was in full swing, Habib Beye, the coach of Stade Rennais, had still not appointed the captain for the new season. This crucial issue has generated many speculations among supporters. The start of the mercato was marked by the departure of young talents trained at the club, including Lorenz Assignon and Adrien Truffert. Truffert, who had already worn the armband as captain of his training club under the supervision of Steve Mandanda, himself replaced by Brice Samba, left an important gap in the team. For Beye, this situation opens a new phase of research to identify the leader who will guide the team in the coming season.

The coach specified certain conditions regarding the captain’s choice: he will not be the goaltender or a recruit. The final decision lies entirely with Habib Beye, thus excluding any influence from the changing room. Despite the potential arrival of the internationals, the announcement concerning the captain has not yet been made. At a press conference after the first friendly match against Saint-Brieuc (1-1), Beye stated that he would assess the players during the prep games to determine who can assume this leadership role. He wants everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their qualities and to stand up to guide the team.

Two players already had the opportunity to wear the armband in the friendly match against Stade Briochin: Seko Fofana and Christopher Wooh. However, the final captain will not be known until after the assessment of the prep games and at the planned cohesion weekend in Dinaard. These friendly moments, along with the upcoming friendly games, will allow Habib Beye to make an informed decision. Patience will therefore be required to discover who will be wearing the Stade Rennais armband next season.