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From 'Get French Football News' -
'According to a report from Le Parisien journalist Marc Mechenoua former Strasbourg and Rennes manager
Julien Stéphan has agreed a two-year deal to take charge over EFL Championship side Queens Park Rangers.

The London club are actively searching for a new head coach after parting ways with Spaniard Martí Cifuentes
at the end of the season.

Cifuentes was dismissed after holding talks with other English clubs without informing QPR’s hierarchy. The Hoops
finished 15th in the second tier, where they currently count Jonathan Varane—the younger half-brother of
Raphaël Varane—among their ranks.

Out of work since leaving Rennes early last season, Stéphan was reportedly open to the idea of coaching abroad and
was particularly attracted by the opportunity to work in England, as reported by Foot Mercato.

The 44-year-old, best known for leading Rennes to their 2019 Coupe de France title, changed representatives earlier
this spring in a bid to relaunch his career.'

Good to have a manager in place to set direction for the new season.

I’ve not heard of him before now.

What makes him the manager of choice?

His Managerial record spans 306 games scoring 450 and letting in 352 and with a 41% win rate.

He won French cup with Rennes beating PSG and he is the son of the France assistant manager.

Most recently sacked from Strasbourg role with one win in last 17 games

I saw that as well Steve, so why no official announcement ?

This whole process is taking far too long. Only at QPR !!

Bill Elkins wrote: ↑Fri Jun 13, 2025 10:03 am This whole process is taking far too long. Only at QPR !!

"First with all the news" !!!

Hopefully he has good English as one of his languages.
If things go pear shaped he will certainly pick up a few choice Shepherds Bush words !