Sunderland AFC manager latest: Stade Reims manager signs on a 3-year contract as Danny Rohl and Heckingbottom snubbed Sunderland
Sunderland AFC manager latest: Stade Reims manager signs on a 3-year contract as Danny Rohl and Heckingbottom snubbed Sunderland
Sunderland looked at Will Still earlier this season, and Stade Reims is looking for alternatives in case he left,
according to French publication Le 10 Sport.
Sunderland are scouting possible management candidates ahead of the summer.
They’re now led by interim manager Mike Dodds, but a permanent appointment will be announced at the end of the season.
The search comes after parting ways with Michael Beale in February.
Bringing him in to replace Tony Mowbray proved to be a bad decision for the Black Cats board,
as their season has stalled.
Sunderland, preparing for life without recent Sunderland managerial target, has a €5 million release clause.
The ownership on Wearside is ambitious, and in December, highly rated Stade Reims manager Will Still was on the radar.
Positive conversations were supposed to have taken place, but he stayed put,
admitting a few months ago that a move to an ambitious Championship team is something he would consider.
Now, an intriguing revelation has emerged regarding Still’s future with the Ligue 1 team.
French website. Le 10 Sport states Stade Reims is looking for prospective successors if Still leaves.
Habib Beye, who previously worked for Aston Villa and Newcastle United, is the manager of Paris-based team Red Star.
Anyone who moves for Still will have to pay a €5 million release clause.
The next manager
The next summer is crucial for Sunderland. The club’s administration has faced criticism for a number of questionable moves this season,
most notably the decision to fire Tony Mowbray and replace him with Beale.
It means their prospective playoff run is now a distant memory.
However, the Black Cats have no choice but to put this disappointment behind them and rectify their wrongs.
Bringing in the appropriate manager is essential, and supporting them with the correct recruits will be critical.
The Sunderland ranks are crying out for more experience,
but only time will tell how carefully they adhere to their recruitment procedures ahead of another crucial window.
It remains to be seen what happens with the previous Still interest.
He may be on the move this summer and make a statement, but he’ll have plenty of admirers.
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