Stade Rennais strengthened its strength with the arrival of Breel Embolo, who has been committed to four seasons. This recruitment, expected for several weeks, meets the need of the club in attack. The 28-year-old, who arrived until 2029, expressed his enthusiasm to join the “rennais family” and to take up the challenge of this new adventure. He stressed the club’s ambition and determination to contribute positively to the coming season, while mentioning the positive contacts he had with several management members. The human aspect of the project and the potential of young players were also decisive factors in its decision.

Along with this rookie, Stade Rennais announced the departure of three players: Fabian Rieder and Ibrahim Salah were transferred, while Ayanda Sishuba and Mikayil Faye were loaned. These departures, which occurred at the end of the mercato, mark a phase of renewal of the workforce. Ibrahim Salah, who arrived from La Gantoise in 2023, played 49 games with the club, contributing to the team with seven goals and a decisive pass. His visit to Rennes remains marked by a painful moment in the Europa League, where a goal against his camp in the dam against Shakhtar Donetsk had eliminated the club.

The transfer of Ibrahim Salah to FC Basel for an estimated €2 million represents a new stage in his career. He made a four-year commitment with the defending Swiss champion, where he will be able to return to the Europa League after the club’s relegation to the C3 European Cup. The loans from Ayanda Sishuba to Montpellier and Mikayil Faye to Cremonese, with purchasing option, demonstrate the club’s willingness to give these young players time to play. Similarly, Fabian Rieder’s final departure to Augsburg for 10 million euros marks the end of a two and a half year adventure in Brittany.