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Rennes in the throes of change player departure and choice of future for Østigård

Stade Rennais continues to experience an important movement of players, with Kazeem Olaigbe about to leave the club after only six months. The winger, who arrived in January, did not convince coach Habib Beye, who stated that he had made the decision not to rely on him to provide him with a better environment for his development. This decision is part of an important renewal at the club, which has already sold several players and seen others go on loan. Olaigbe joins a list of players, including Omari, Jaouaab, Kamaara, Sishuba and Do Marco, who are also looking for a new club.

At the same time, the course of Leo Østigård, an international Norwegian, takes a new turn. After a disappointing season in Rennes and a unsuccessful loan in Germany, the Rennes club and Hoffenheim chose not to activate the purchase option. The player is therefore back in Brittany and will be loaned for a full season in Genoa, Italy, with purchase option. This destination marks a return to a club where he has already evolved, and he will find Albert Gronbaek, another player who arrived in Rennes last summer and who also experienced successive loans.

The future of Leo Østigård is expected to be uncertain, with the possibility of a successful tenure in Genoa or a new loan in the future. This situation illustrates the player rotation and evaluation policy that characterizes the Stade Rennais, where many talents are put to the test before becoming a permanent player. The club continues to manage its staff with caution, seeking to maximize the potential of each player while ensuring the sustainability of its team.