He will have known five different presidents, nine coaches, and sat on the management committee of Stade Rennais for more than fifteen years. Fifteen years in the service of Stade Rennais, which end this week. confirming information from TV RennesKarim Houari enjoyed his last match at Roazhon Park in his role as stadium manager last Sunday against Metz.
A broad role, which saw him take care of fan relations – he is also very appreciated by the historical members of the RCK, some already regretting his departure – but also by the various infrastructures of the club (Roazhon Park, training center, administrative headquarters).
A new professional project
He was also the club’s figurehead in the complicated file of the “Piverdière 2”the extension of the training center, which creates tensions in the municipal team in Rennes and in the corridors of Piverdière.
Former basketball player high level at Aurore de Vitré, then assistant coach, he had converted in parallel with his sports career. Karim Houari notably holds a DESS in sports management and a master’s degree in business law.
According to our information, Karim Houari is leaving Stade Rennais on good terms with the club, for a new professional project. However, it leaves a major void in the organization chart of the SRFC.