Alassane Niang joins Stade Rennais FC
Alassane Niang, young Senegalese striker, has joined Stade Rennais FC after a successful stint with Guelwaars FC. This signing marks a new step in the collaboration between the two clubs.
A new step for Guelwaars FC
Founded in Fatick, Guelwaars FC has gradually established itself as one of the leading youth development projects in Senegalese football. The club has experienced a rapid rise, notably winning the National 2 championship in 2024 and the National 1 championship in 2025, before gaining promotion to Ligue 2.
Senegal continues to export its talent
Alassane Niang's arrival in Brittany is part of a broader trend of exporting young talent from Senegalese training institutions. For Guelwaars FC, this operation represents both a source of pride and a new responsibility: to continue to identify, train and support players capable of succeeding at the highest level.
A new adventure for Alassane Niang
After contributing to the Guelwaars FC project, the striker will now discover Brittany and continue his development with Stade Rennais. Seneweb wishes him every success in this new stage of his career.
A fruitful collaboration
This signing marks a new step in the collaboration between the two clubs. Stade Rennais has officially announced a three-season technical partnership with Guelwaars FC in January 2026. The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration around the training and development of young Senegalese footballers.
Loïc Désiré's words
Loïc Désiré, Stade Rennais' sporting director, has praised the work done by Guelwaars FC to support young players, both on and off the field. This collaboration is part of a strategy to identify and develop young talents.
The next step
Guelwaars FC has already announced that the club will continue to identify and train players capable of succeeding at the highest level. This signing marks a new step in the collaboration between the two clubs and opens up new perspectives for young Senegalese players.
