Former Stade Rennais FC forward Arnaud Kalimuendo is expected to leave Nottingham Forest in the January 2026 transfer window. The 24-year-old, who moved for €30 million in the summer of 2025, has made just two appearances for his new club.
The Paris Saint-Germain academy graduate has played only one minute of Premier League football this season, coming on against Leeds United on 22 August, a concrete figure that shows his lack of game time. His other outing was in the EFL Cup. With a contract running until June 2030, a six-month loan deal now looks the most likely route to revive his fortunes.
“Olympiakos have emerged as a genuine contender, with the Greek side keen to take the player on a six-month loan,” the Nottingham Post reported. The shared ownership between Forest and the Greek club could smooth the path for such a move. Eintracht Frankfurt are also monitoring the situation closely, having previously taken Kalimuendo on a loan with an option to buy in January 2026, which they later declined.
For Stade Rennais FC supporters, the saga is a reminder of the lucrative sale of the former youth international, a significant piece of recent club business. Stade Rennais FC themselves are focusing on their campaign after a 4-0 defeat away to Lyon on 19 September. The team's form over the last five games reads one win, one draw and three losses, leaving them in a mid-table position in the standings. The Breton side's current top scorer is E. Lepaul, with three goals in five appearances this season. All eyes will be on the January window to see where Kalimuendo lands next.
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