a statue of Raymond Keruzoré inaugurated in Carhaix

“Raymond Keruzoré had a presence on the field, he lit the game”, insists the mayor of Carhaix before unveiling the status of the former French football international, in Carhaix, Sunday, September 24. The ” best Breton player in history , according to France Football magazine, joined the pantheon of the most popular Bretons, created by the municipality.

Raymond Keruzoré himself unveiled the statue with his effigy hidden under a Breton flag. © Radio France
Margaux Queffélec

“There is a bit of pride but I don’t realize that right away”, says the former Stade Rennais player, for whom: “a lot of professional Breton players could have been in my place”. Raymond Keruzoré, who is now enjoying his retirement in Concarneau, hopes that this statue will inspire the little Carhaisians to ensure the next generation of Breton football.

Honor all Breton football players

This statue of Raymond Keruzoré aims to honor “all professional players and amateurs of Breton football”, explains the mayor of Carhaix. Obviously, the former coach entered the pantheon of the most popular Bretons in the city. The circuit, which has about fifteen statues, tells “the history of the Breton people and those who make us dream, like Raymond Keruzoré “, says Christian Troadec.


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