Torrential rain, gusting winds, and major flooding caused widespread travel disruption, prompting evacuations and a series of red weather alerts

Av. Gros Malhon, Rennes, France Video Recording Date/Time: January 26, 2025 at 13:10h Storm Herminia has caused widespread flooding in Brittany and Normandy since Saturday, January 25, resulting in at least two deaths and numerous evacuations.

Ligue 1 club Rennes announced Thursday the sacking of coach Jorge Sampaoli, with former Newcastle defender Habib Beye taking over the hotseat in Brittany until the end of the season.

Parts of Brittany were on the highest weather warning on Monday morning as more heavy rain is expected after floods hit western France over the weekend - more than 400 people have been evacuated from the town of Rennes.

Flood levels continue to rise in western France, inundating towns and cutting off roads. Much of the heavy rain was caused by Storm Herminia as it swept across western Europe recently. Rennes, the capital city of Brittany saw almost 200mm of rain through January which is three times the average amount expected at this time of year.

Rennes have reportedly sacked their manager just three days after signing Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic. The Japanese striker completed a £10million transfer to the French club on Monday in a move which saw winger Jota rejoin the Parkhead side by moving in the opposite direction.

Severe weather alerts remained in place in parts of western France on Tuesday amid historic levels of flooding in the region that has forced hundreds to evacuate their homes.

Rennes are targeting Red Bull Salzburg midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath (21), according to a report this Tuesday from Foot Mercato. The struggling Ligue 1 club is looking at a raft of reinforcements

Kyogo's move from Celtic to Rennes looks to have got off to a complicated start, with the French side sacking their manager. Fabrizio Romano claims that Jorge Sampaoli has been dismissed by the Ligue 1 outfit. Rennes have endured a poor season to date. They sit 16th in France's top flight, just four points clear of bottom side Le Havre.

Ligue 1 side Rennes signed Japanese international Kyogo Furuhashi from Celtic on Monday, with Portuguese forward Jota rejoining the Scottish champions.

Celtic have seen Kyogo Furuhasi leave for France, but had already done some business of their own, bringing Jota back to the club.

According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab are currently in advanced talks to sign Stade Rennais midfielder Glen Kamara (29). The former Leeds United and Glasgow