- Rennes is third in Ligue 1 for the first time in its history. This classification may allow him to compete in the Champions League.
- The president of the club does not intend, however, to splurge.
The final classification of the Ligue 1 championship, unveiled Thursday evening, confirmed 3rd place at Stade Rennais. Since then, supporters of the Reds and blacks have only talked about that. "Even if it is in special conditions, it is necessary to savor because it is the best result of the club in the championship", welcomed Nicolas Holveck, recent president, in an interview published on Saturday on the club's official website.
This third place is potentially qualifying for the Champions League. Direct qualification if the Europa League comes to an end and the winner is already qualified for the Champions League in the league. An indirect qualification, via four play-offs to play, otherwise.
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"A Europa League budget"
“We are not yet in the Champions League, calm Nicolas Holveck. We have a chance to be able to go there but we will have to work very hard to hope to join the group phase, if we have to do it on the field. This particular season makes the next one uncertain because we usually know at the end of May if we are qualified for the group stage of the Champions League or if we have to go through the qualifying rounds. There, we will have to wait until the end of August. We will therefore leave with a "Europa League" budget. It's up to us to get the bonus on the ground, but that means that we will not be able to constitute either with a "Champions League" budget because it is very uncertain. "
If Nicolas Holveck is particularly cautious, it is also because he fears the impact of the economic crisis following the coronavirus. “In view of the losses that lie ahead on June 30, having the certainty of playing a European Cup, even if it is only the Europa League, is a better situation than playing only the championship. These are additional revenues that will limit the impact, I mean limit because it will be very strong for French clubs. "
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No announcement has been made regarding the future of young prodigy Eduardo Camavinga. However, French international Steven NZonzi will still be there next season. "His contract actually provided that in the event of third place, his loan would automatically renew," confirms Nicolas Holveck.
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