Rennes returns to Europe with Franck Haise at the helm
After a two-year absence, Rennes is set to compete in the Europa League again under manager Franck Haise.
Franck Haise échange avec Estéban Lepaul et Adrien Thomasson au cours de la préparation rennaise. (Nicolas Créach/PhotoPQR//MaxPPP)
French club Rennes is preparing for its return to the continental stage. After a two-year absence, the team is set to compete in the Europa League, aiming to build a new chapter in its history under the guidance of manager Franck Haise.
For Haise, this campaign represents a significant professional challenge. His history with European competition has been complex and occasionally frustrating, but the club enters this season with renewed enthusiasm and a desire for redemption.
The club's last international appearance took place on February 22, 2024, in the Europa League knockout round against AC Milan. Despite a spirited 3-2 victory in the second leg, Rennes was eliminated following a 3-0 defeat at San Siro in the first leg, a match that remains a painful memory for the squad.