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Brest appoints Julien Lachuer as head coach after Éric Roy's death

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Brest appoints Julien Lachuer as head coach after Éric Roy's death
Summary

Ligue 1 team Brest has named Julien Lachuer as its new head coach, following the death of Éric Roy on June 17. Lachuer has signed a two-year deal with the club, which indicated that Roy had wished for his former assistant to take over. Lachuer, who previously played as a goalkeeper for Brest, joined the coaching staff in 2010. The team aims to build on its third-place finish in the previous season, which secured a spot in the Champions League. Last season, Brest finished 12th in Ligue 1.

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By the Numbers
  • •Julien Lachuer replaces Éric Roy as Brest's head coach.
  • •Roy passed away on June 17, 2026.
  • •Lachuer signed a two-year contract with the club.
  • •He played for Brest before his coaching career.
  • •Brest finished 12th in Ligue 1 last season.
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  • 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Ligue 1 side Brest names Julien Lachuer as coach following death of Éric Roy
  • 10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Official | Julien Lachuer named Brest manager
What they're saying
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Ligue 1 side Brest named Julien Lachuer as coach on Saturday. Brest posted on X to say that he had been given a two-year deal. The club said Roy had expressed a wish that his former assistant Lachuer take up the role.

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Julien Lachuer has been named the successor to Eric Roy at Stade Brestois, the Ligue 1 club confirmed on Saturday.Brest head coach Eric Roy passed away last week at 58. His family revealed that he ha...

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