Stade Rennais FC midfielder Djaoui Cissé is a target for Sunderland for a potential transfer in 2027. This development, reported this Wednesday by But! Football Club, comes after the 22-year-old player joined the Sport Cover agency. But! Football Club first reported the story.
The young French U21 international, who extended his contract with the Breton club in September 2025 until June 2030, is seeing his profile rise. His agency change, confirmed by journalist Sam C (@SamC_reports) who tweeted on September 3 that "Sunderland target Djaoui Cissé is set to join Sport Cover, the same agency as Marcus Thuram", appears to be a key factor. Sport Cover also represents attacker Brian Brobbey, currently at Sunderland, which could help connections.
Why is Sunderland interested in Cissé?
The Championship club has placed Djaoui Cissé on its list of potential recruits for the summer of 2027. The French midfielder showed his potential at the 2025 U21 European Championship, scoring three goals in four appearances and helping France reach the semi-finals. These performances for the youth national team, combined with his consistency in Ligue 1, make him an attractive target for clubs looking to strengthen their midfield. Sunderland is closely monitoring the French market and players in the top flight, as evidenced by their current squad.
Which other clubs have shown interest?
The summer transfer window that just closed already saw several teams position themselves for Cissé. RC Strasbourg expressed interest in the player during the transfer period. More notably, Juventus attempted to convince him to move to Italy at the end of the summer. Stade Rennais FC, however, managed to retain his talent, refusing to let him go. No official sale is currently planned by the Breton club, which is counting on the player for the current season. You can check the standings to see where the team sits in the league.
What is Djaoui Cissé's contractual status?
Djaoui Cissé is under contract with Stade Rennais FC until June 30, 2030. This long-term deal, signed just one year ago, puts the club in a strong negotiating position for any future talks. At 22 years old, the defensive or box-to-box midfielder still has time to develop in Brittany before considering a move. His market value can only increase if he fulfills his promise in the Stade Rennais FC shirt. Fans can track his upcoming appearances on the pitch via our fixtures page.
What is the next step for the player?
For now, Djaoui Cissé must focus on his season with Stade Rennais FC. Regarded as one of the top midfield prospects in France, he has the opportunity to earn more playing time and solidify his place in the professional squad. His immediate goal will be to perform in Ligue 1 and potentially return to the French U21 setup. Stade Rennais FC's next match, scheduled for this weekend, will be another chance to shine.
