Former Beşiktaş Coach Valerien Ismael Is Returning to France! His New Destination Is Le Havre.
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Valerien Ismael, who has been without a team since leaving Blackburn Rovers in February 2026, has found his new destination. French media reports that the 51-year-old manager will be heading to Ligue 1.
Former Beşiktaş manager Valerien Ismael is preparing to return to Ligue 1 in France. The 51-year-old, who most recently managed Blackburn Rovers in the English Championship, is reportedly set to take charge of Le Havre, who are currently bottom of the league with only two points. Ismael's name has come to the forefront following the French club's departure of Didier Digard.
Former Beşiktaş manager Valerien Ismael is preparing to return to Ligue 1 in France. The 51-year-old, who most recently managed Blackburn Rovers in the English Championship, is reportedly set to take charge of Le Havre, who are currently bottom of the league with only two points. Ismael's name has come to the forefront following the French club's departure of Didier Digard.
Valerien Ismael, who once managed Turkish Super Lig giants Beşiktaş, is preparing to take on a new role. French Ligue 1 team Le Havre is appointing the 51-year-old coach.
Free since February 2026 and a last experience in Blackburn, England, Valérien Ismaël may discover Ligue 1 as a coach.
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