Demba Ba leaves Le Havre sporting director role after four months

Former Chelsea and Newcastle United striker Demba Ba has stepped down as sporting director of Le Havre after only four months in the role.

The former Senegal international joined the Ligue 1 club in June after a successful spell with Ligue 2 side Dunkerque. However, according to L’Equipe, Ba has decided to leave as the Normandy club faces increasing instability.

His departure comes shortly after Le Havre dismissed manager Didier Digard. Digard was sacked following a 5-1 defeat by Paris Saint-Germain at the weekend.

That result left Le Havre at the bottom of Ligue 1, with just two points from their opening nine matches.

Club president Jean-Michel Roussier also resigned in protest at Digard’s dismissal, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the club’s leadership.

Le Havre’s owners, Blue Crow, must now rebuild the club’s management structure while attempting to revive a season that has started badly.