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Esperance Negotiations with French Coach Patrice Beaumelle Stall Over Contract Length, Release Clause

Esperance Negotiations with French Coach Patrice Beaumelle Stall Over Contract Length, Release Clause

T.E (Elbotola)
19 February 2026at18:00

Negotiations between Tunisian club Esperance Sportive de Tunis and coach Patrice Beaumelle regarding him taking charge of the team have reportedly stalled. According to Tunisian press reports on Thursday, Beaumelle arrived in Tunisia three days ago to conduct official negotiations for coaching the team. However, significant disagreements have emerged between the two parties, primarily concerning the contract's duration and its penalty clauses in the event of termination.

Esperance had recently decided to dismiss former coach Maher Kanzari due to the team's recent poor results.

Discussions between Esperance and Beaumelle are ongoing in an attempt to reach an agreement satisfactory to all parties before their anticipated clash against Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League quarter-finals. The first leg is scheduled to take place at Rades Stadium between March 13 and 15.

Beaumelle recently concluded his tenure with Angola after failing to reach the Round of 16 in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Why have Esperance's negotiations with coach Patrice Beaumelle reportedly stalled?

Disagreements between Esperance and Patrice Beaumelle primarily concern the proposed contract's duration and its penalty clauses. These issues emerged despite Beaumelle arriving in Tunisia for official talks.

What is the immediate challenge for Esperance amid their coaching negotiations?

Esperance is negotiating for a new coach while preparing for a crucial CAF Champions League quarter-final first leg against Al Ahly, scheduled March 13-15. This follows the recent dismissal of Maher Kanzari.
Esperance Sportive de Tunis
Tunisian Professional League 1

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