Rennes: Dispossessed of the armband, the astonishing reaction of Bourigeaud | Goal.com English

Captain of Stade Rennais under Bruno Génésio, Benjamin Bourigeaud lost this status under Julien Stéphan. Upon his return to the club, the French technician reallocated the armband to Steve Mandanda, who had lost it during the Génésio era. A change of status which inevitably surprised Bourigeaud but the former RC Lens player does not pay attention to it.

Bourigeaud and Stéphan explained themselves

Benjamin Bourigeaud is no longer the captain of Stade Rennais. This is one of the decisions taken by Julien Stéphan upon his return to Brittany after the departure of Génésio. However, the French technician first discussed it with the person concerned before removing the captain’s armband in favor of Mandanda. Exchanges of which Benjamin Bourigeaud is careful not to reveal the content. “ I’m not going to tell you what we said, but there were several constructive exchanges with a lot of respect on both sides. I gave him my feelings, he gave me his. I gave him the choice, I have no say », Confided the fallen captain after Stade Rennais’ victory against Reims on Sunday.

Benjamin Bourigeaud reiterates his support for Julien Stéphan

The loss of the captaincy does not shake Benjamin Bourigeaud. The French midfielder, far from being resentful, reaffirms his full support for Julien Stéphan and will support him in the recovery of Rennes (10^e, 16 pts) in the ranking. “ He made his decision after several discussions with me. I told him that it was not a burden and that whatever happened, my role would not change. Whether I have the armband or not, I will defend the colors of the club to the maximum as I have always done », assures Bourigeaud. Words that he was even able to confirm with a goal and an assist against the Champenois on Sunday (3-1).