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Advanced discussions are underway between the Ligue 1 club and the current Dunkerque president, who has emerged as the leading candidate to replace the departing Mathieu Bodmer. The move would see Ba trade the northern coast for Normandy, bringing his track record of shrewd squad building and infrastructure development to a club that prides itself on similar values.\n\nBa's rise as a football executive has been as compelling as his playing career. After hanging up his boots in 2021, he took on a leadership role at USL Dunkerque, where he effectively acts as the architect of the club's project. Under his guidance, the team—operating on a modest budget—achieved a commendable 10th-place finish in Ligue 2 this season and even reached the promotion playoffs, showcasing an ability to compete above its financial weight.\n\nCentral to Ba's success at Dunkerque has been his emphasis on player development and profitable transfers. The club has nurtured talents such as Gessime Yassine and Naatan Skyttä, who were later sold for significant fees, generating vital revenue streams. This model aligns perfectly with Le Havre's own philosophy, which under Bodmer consistently unearthed gems from its academy and lower leagues, selling them on to bigger clubs without jeopardizing on-pitch competitiveness.\n\nMathieu Bodmer's departure leaves a void that requires a candidate with a proven blueprint for low-cost, high-reward operations. During his tenure, Bodmer steered Le Havre from Ligue 2 to Ligue 1 stability, all while the club operated with one of the division's tightest budgets. Ba's approach at Dunkerque mirrors this, as he has demonstrated a keen eye for undervalued talent and a commitment to improving training facilities and performance analytics.\n\nNegotiations between the two parties are well advanced, though no final agreement has been sealed. Sources indicate that the talks have also explored the possibility of bringing Romain Decool, Dunkerque's current head of recruitment, into the fold at Le Havre. Decool's expertise in identifying emerging prospects would further strengthen the club's scouting department, creating a seamless transition from the Bodmer era.\n\nFor Le Havre, appointing Ba signals a continuation rather than a revolution. The club's DNA is built on unearthing and polishing rough diamonds, and Ba's hands-on experience in exactly that arena makes him an ideal fit. His international network, forged during a playing career that spanned Europe and beyond, could open new markets for recruitment, potentially expanding Le Havre's scouting reach into Africa and other regions where Ba remains a well-connected figure.\n\nThe potential hiring also reflects a broader trend in French football, where Ligue 1 clubs are increasingly turning to ambitious Ligue 2 executives who have proven they can build competitive teams within tight financial confines. Ba's name had previously been linked with FC Lorient, another top-flight side seeking a director of football, underlining his growing reputation as one of the country's most promising off-pitch talents.\n\nIf the move is finalized, Ba will face the immediate task of strengthening a Le Havre squad that narrowly avoided relegation in the 2022–23 Ligue 1 campaign. The next transfer window will be his first test, as the club looks to offload some assets while reinvesting wisely—a balancing act he has already mastered at Dunkerque.\n\nHis ability to foster a cohesive dressing-room culture, coupled with a data-driven approach to recruitment, could also help Le Havre establish themselves more firmly in the top flight. The club has historically oscillated between divisions, and Ba's blend of football intelligence and business acumen might be the formula to secure sustained stability.\n\nIn many ways, Demba Ba's potential move to Le Havre is a natural fit. Both the man and the club share an underdog mentality, a reliance on smart scouting, and an aversion to reckless spending. Should the deal go through, Normandy will gain a director who not only understands the game on the pitch but also the meticulous work required to build a lasting football project from the ground up.\n\nBased on reporting from L'Equipe.","news","Le Havre closing in on Demba Ba as sporting director; Romain Decool also joining. 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A win for Lorient could leapfrog them above Le Havre and out of the drop zone. Defeat for either team would leave them deep in danger with only one match remaining.",{"code":213,"id":68,"imagePath":214,"name":69,"slug":215},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F97.png","lorient","2026-05-17T19:00:00Z",90,"326135624547438592","fr-ligue-1","lorient-vs-le-havre-2026-05-17","scheduled",[],"Stade du Moustoir"]