Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace is set to lose manager Gary O'Neil, who led the club to a respectable season in Ligue 1. According to The Athletic and English media, discussions between Ipswich and RC Strasbourg - via BlueCo - have progressed quickly and an agreement is deemed imminent to buy out the remaining two years of the Englishman's contract, which runs until 2028 with the RCSA. The Suffolk club wants to make him the successor to Kieran McKenna, who left after leading Ipswich to the Premier League. Arriving only in January to replace Liam Rosenior, O'Neil quickly made Rosenior forget with a more than honorable record: semi-finals of the Europa Conference League and the French Cup, 8th place in Ligue 1 and 5th best total of points in the second half of the season. President Marc Keller had assured that he was « very happy with Gary O'Neil's work » and publicly confirmed that the Englishman would remain in office next season. But less than a month later, the president sees his word weakened, while Strasbourg fans wonder about the real weight of the Racing in the BlueCo galaxy. Gary O'Neil's departure also raises questions about the club's ability to retain its strong men and its dependence on the English market. The RCSA risks becoming a simple stepping stone between Ligue 1 and the Premier League, which worries the supporters. And it is clear that the club needs to find a new manager for next season. But who will be Gary O'Neil's replacement? The RCSA must act quickly to find a new manager who can lead the club to success. So the club must be careful in its choice and take the time to find the right candidate. The RCSA needs a manager who can bring stability and continuity to the club.