Stade Brestois 29 have confirmed Julien Lachuer as their new head coach, handing the 49-year-old a two-year contract following one of the most difficult weeks in the club’s recent history.
The announcement came on June 24, 2026, just one week after the passing of Éric Roy, who died on June 17 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Lachuer, who had spent three-and-a-half years working as Roy’s assistant, steps into the role with pre-season training scheduled to begin in early July.
From goalkeeping coach to the dugout
Lachuer’s path to the top job is not a straight line. He first joined Brest’s coaching structure as a goalkeeping coach, before transitioning into a broader assistant role under Roy when Roy took charge in January 2023.
Holding a UEFA Pro Licence, Lachuer has the formal qualifications to match the operational familiarity he brings. Brest’s board opted for an internal appointment rather than going to the market for an external candidate.
