François-Henri Pinault: « We will not change everything this winter »

His words in media are quite rare. Main shareholder of Stade Rennes, via the holding Artémis, François Henri-Pinault was interviewed the 24th December by Libération about his views on the first half of the season of the Breton’s club – a fifth place in Ligue 1 and an elimination from Europa League during the group stage – which « confirms our initial objectives: to end the season on the Top 5 and qualify for an European competition », as the Pinault heir explained.

Therefore, Rennes will not be extravagant during the winter transfer window. « This summer, we signed the forwards we needed », “FHP” affirms, citing the names of Pitroipa, Hadji and Féret. « Now, we are armed. This is a nice attacking line, which scores many goals. Therefore, we will not change everything this winter on the transfers market ».

The budget of Stade Rennes Football Club should remain stable next season, « around 50 to 55 millions of euros, just like this year » François-Henri Pinault announces. « Financially, we have a balance in the budget and we want to manage this club well ». The son of François Pinault has only one wish: win the Coupe de France, since the final lost in 2009 was for him « a familial and regional drama ».

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As announced previously, Frédéric Antonetti met François Pinault, on 22th January in Paris. The head coach of Stade Rennes wasn’t alone, since Pierre Dréossi – who slipped away before the end of the meeting – came with him. The two men get a huge rollicking from François Pinault, in the presence of Patrick Le Lay. According to our information, the transfer of Mevlüt Erding has been evoked. The arrival of the Turkish forward would be conditioned to the departure of other players for the same amount.