The Ligue 1 season has not yet started but the summer transfer window has already started well! At Stade Rennais, sales were successful with two departures of defenders, Nayef Aguerd and Mathys Tel, and made it possible to make very interesting recruitment next season. With many young players integrating the professional group which will be European this season, as well as the arrival of young players like Kalimuendo and Theate or the experienced Steve Mandanda, the adaptation could take some time despite a framework retained by Stade Rennais and his coach Bruno Genesio.
Arrivals from the Stade Rennais transfer window
- Arnaud Kalimuendo (Attaquant – Paris SG), €20M
Arrived from Paris Saint-Germain after a conclusive loan to Lens, he brings a new profile to the Rennes team for those who are used to playing at the forefront of the attack. In support of Terrier, Laborde and Doku, he will only need to adapt to his team for the one who now knows Ligue 1 very well.
Very good move from the Rennes staff who have acquired a talented 20-year-old striker ready to bring a lot to Rennes this season in the league but also in the European Cup.
- Arthur Theate (Central Defender – FC Bologna), €19m
In a defense orphaned by the departure of its leader, Nayef Aguerd, Stade Rennais bet on a hopeful with experience to ensure defense throughout a season which could stretch. A young Belgian international who should be in the group for the World Cup, the bet taken by Rennes has a good chance of paying off, as evidenced by the first performances of the young defender, scorer in his first warm-up match with Rennes.
- Steve Mandanda (Goalkeeper – Olympique de Marseille)
Legend at Olympique de Marseille and with several hundred Ligue 1 matches on the clock, Steve Mandanda arrives in Brittany with the desire to continue playing a full season in the top flight. Put in competition with Pau Lopez last season in Marseille, the 37-year-old goalkeeper guarantees solidity in the Rennes cages.
With the leadership that we know him and his reflexes on his line, he will certainly be in good hands for Rennais who are looking for a reliable goalkeeper since the departure of Edouard Mendy.
- Joe Rodon (Central Defender – Tottenham, loan)
A 24-year-old Welsh international, trained in Swansea, he was recruited for more than €12m by Tottenham in 2020 after a good season in the Championship. With only 24 games in two seasons in England and a majority of appearances in the national or European cup, it is to save playing time that the Welshman will train with Arthur Theate the new Rennes hinge, a possibility for the staff. Breton to count on a defender who has learned and worked a lot with Tottenham.
- Jeannuël Belocian (Central defender – Reserve)
- Désiré Doué (midfielder – reserve)
- Noah Francoise (Miliey – Reserve)
- Elias Damergy (Guardian – Reserve)
- Junior Kadile (Forward – Reserve)
- Guéla Doué (Right side defender – Reserve)
- Matthis Abline (Forward – Le Havre, return from loan)
- Yann Gboho (Middle – Vitesse Arnhem, return from loan)
Departures from the Rennes transfer window
- Nayef Aguerd (West Ham, 35M€)
- Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich, 20M€)
- James Léa Siliki (Estoril Praia)
- Jonas Martin (Lille OSC)
- Jeremy Gelin (Amiens SC)
- Pepe Bonet (Red Star)
- Metehan Guclu (Emmen FC)
- Andy Diouf (FC Basel, loan)
- Junior Kadile (Famalicao, prêt)
- Frank Rivollier (end of contract)
The latest Stade Rennais transfer window rumors
- Santamaria courted by AC Milan?
Wishing to replace their midfielder Frank Kessié, recruited by FC Barcelona during this off-season, the management of the Milanese club would be interested in Rennes midfielder Baptiste Santamaria, under contract until 2025. The case is not progressing. for the moment but Stade Rennais could well give in in the event of a very good offer from the Milanese.
Read also: Stade Rennais season guide
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