Demba Ba becomes Le Havre Sporting Director following Mathieu Bodmer's resignation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Demba Ba has officially taken over as Sporting Director of Le Havre after Mathieu Bodmer's resignation. Bodmer left following tensions related to club decisions being made without his involvement. Ba, the former Chelsea striker, previously worked as an advisor for USL Dunkerque, where he significantly improved the team’s performance. In his new role, Ba will shape the club's sporting strategy alongside head coach Didier Digard, who recently extended his contract.
- •Demba Ba succeeds Mathieu Bodmer as Sporting Director.
- •Bodmer resigned due to tensions over club decisions.
- •Ba previously worked as an advisor at USL Dunkerque.
- •The former striker aims to improve Le Havre's sporting policy.
- •Head coach Didier Digard has extended his contract recently.
- 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Official | Former Chelsea striker Demba Ba succeeds Mathieu Bodmer as Le Havre Sporting Director
"Former Chelsea FC centre-forward Demba Ba has officially succeeded Mathieu Bodmer as Le Havre Sporting Director, the Ligue 1 side has announced on Friday. Bodmer handed in his resignation after four y...
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