Didier Digard extends Le Havre contract until 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Le Havre AC announced the contract extension of head coach Didier Digard, extending his tenure through 2027. The 39-year-old manager, who has led the club since the summer of 2024, was approached by other Ligue 1 clubs but chose to remain with Le Havre. Digard cited the club's ambitions and the recent restructuring of the management team, including the appointment of Demba Ba as director of football, as influential factors in his decision. He aims to build on his success in keeping the club in Ligue 1 over the past two seasons.
- •Digard's contract runs through 2027 with an optional one-year extension.
- •He has managed 70 matches for Le Havre since taking charge.
- •Le Havre has remained in Ligue 1 for the last two seasons under Digard.
- •Demba Ba's arrival as director of football was a key factor in Digard's decision to extend.
- •Digard aims to elevate the club's ambitions moving forward.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Official I Didier Digard extends Le Havre contract
"Le Havre AC have officially announced the extension of head coach Didier Digard’s contract by a further year, taking it through to 2027. A one-year extension option has also been included in the dea...
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