Chelsea FC's former centre-forward Demba Ba has officially been appointed as the new Sporting Director of Le Havre, succeeding Mathieu Bodmer. Ba, who had a long career with spells at Hoffenheim, Newcastle, and Chelsea, will be tasked with spearheading the sporting policy of France's oldest football club alongside head coach Didier Digard. Ba grew up in Le Havre and has experience in management, having joined USL Dunkerque as an advisor before being given the Sporting Director role. The club's results and standing remarkably improved during Ba's mandate. Bodmer handed in his resignation after four years with Le Havre due to tensions behind the scenes and decisions reportedly made without him knowing about it. He has since joined Kylian Mbappé-owned Ligue 3 outfit Stade Malherbe de Caen, which are Le Havre's rivals in Normandy. Ba's appointment is seen as a positive move for Le Havre, given his experience and knowledge of the club. He will be working closely with Digard, who recently extended his contract, to improve the club's performance. Ba's success at USL Dunkerque is expected to translate to Le Havre, and his appointment has been welcomed by the club's fans. The future looks bright for Le Havre with Ba at the helm, and Chelsea FC fans will be eager to see how their former player performs in his new role. Ba's experience playing for Chelsea FC will undoubtedly be an asset in his new position, and he will be looking to make a positive impact on the club. With Ba's leadership, Le Havre is expected to improve their standing in the league and become a more competitive team.