Demba Ba returns home: ex-Chelsea striker appointed director of Le Havre
Demba Ba officially named sports director of Le Havre — a significant return to the city of his childhood.
Le Havre officially adopts a new phase in their management: the club announced the appointment of Demba Ba as sporting director. Ba's appointment was regarded as a 'homecoming', as this is where he grew up in his youth.
According to Le Havre's announcement, "Demba Ba accepts the position as sporting director of HAC. A homecoming as he lived here in his youth. Due to the experience he has accumulated over the years, he joins the club with the aim of helping its growth and strengthening its presence in Ligue 1." (translation from official statement)
<figure style="margin:2rem 0;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;background:#f9f9f9"><img src="https://tmw-storage-auto.tcccdn.com/storage/tuttomercatoweb.com/img_notizie/thumb3/87/877df9729de175f8902a3ba754cbd21a-52147-oooz0000.jpeg" alt="Image" style="width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain" loading="lazy" /></figure>Ba's appointment comes after Mathieu Bodmer left for Caen, so Le Havre will have to fill an important role in the construction of the team's future. For Ba, this is a new challenge that is far from playing but still close to the world of football.
Prior to this return, Ba had leadership experience at Dunkerque, and Le Havre are expected to use his knowledge and network to continue the development project that the club started in previous seasons. The club aims to cement their ambition at the highest level of French football.
For Le Havre — known for developing talent and competition in Ligue 1 — the signing of Demba Ba is a clear step to further strengthen the structure of the sporting department and support the team's long-term plan.
