Lachuer named Brest head coach following death of Roy

Brest have named their new boss, with Julien Lachuer being chosen by Eric Roy to become his successor

Brest have announced Julien Lachuer as their new head coach following the death of Eric Roy.

Roy took charge of Brest in January 2023 and stayed in charge up until his death earlier this month, having been battling pancreatic cancer for three and a half years.

In his first full season in charge of the club, he clinched European football for the very first time in Brest's history, finishing third in Ligue 1 to qualify for the Champions League.

He took charge of 142 games in total, winning 60 of those (D33 L49), finishing with a win rate of 42.3%, though they finished the 2025-26 season in 12th, just seven points above the play-off place.

Lachuer, who has signed a two-year contract with the club, served as Roy's assistant from his arrival in 2023 and was his predecessor's choice to step into the dugout.

"Stade Brestois is pleased to officially announce the appointment of Julien Lachuer as head coach of the professional team for the next two seasons," they said in a statement on X.

"Wished for by Eric Roy before his passing on June 17, the responsibility of continuing the work of the Nicois technician has been accepted by Julien Lachuer, just days before the scheduled resumption on Thursday, July 2.

"A mission, like a natural legacy, that he will approach with a perfect knowledge of the club gained over the years spent at Stade Brestois."

This will be Lachuer's first head coaching job, with his first match of the season coming against newly promoted Le Mans.

Lachuer was a goalkeeper as a player, and finished his career at Brest, playing for them between 2005 and 2010..