Transfer window review 25-26

Stade Rennais FC had a busy transfer window in 25-26. The arrival of experienced players strengthened the team, while the departure of some players made way for new opportunities.

Arrivals

Stade Rennais FC signed several key players in 25-26. Valentin Rongier, an experienced midfielder, joined the team from Olympique de Marseille. Quentin Merlin, a right-back, signed a 4-year contract with the club. Mahdi Camara, a midfielder, arrived from Stade Brestois 29, while Estéban Lepaul, a forward, joined the team from Angers SCO.

Departures

Stade Rennais FC also saw the departure of several key players in 25-26. Steve Mandanda, a goalkeeper, left the club after the expiration of his contract. Geoffrey Lembet, another goalkeeper, also left the club. The departures of Naouirou Ahamada, a midfielder, and Ismaël Koné, another midfielder, were also noted.

Transfers

Stade Rennais FC completed several transfers in 25-26. Adrien Truffert, a right-back, joined AFC Bournemouth, while Lorenz Assignon, another right-back, signed with VfB Stuttgart. Kyogo Furuhashi, a forward, joined Birmingham City FC, while Wilson Samaké, another forward, signed with Bandirmaspor.

Loans

Stade Rennais FC also loaned several players in 25-26. Przemysław Frankowski, a right-back, was loaned to Galatasaray SK for the entire season. Rayan Bamba, a right-back, was also loaned to US Concarneau. The loans of Baptiste Santamaria, a midfielder, and Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal, a defender, were also noted.

Loan returns

Stade Rennais FC also saw the return of several loaned players in 25-26. Rayan Bamba, a right-back, returned from US Concarneau. Baptiste Santamaria, a midfielder, also returned from OGC Nice. The returns of loaned players of Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal, a defender, and Ibrahim Salah, a forward, were also noted.

First professional contracts

Stade Rennais FC also signed several young players in 25-26. Kilian Belazzoug, a goalkeeper, signed his first professional contract. Mathys Silistrie, another goalkeeper, also signed his first professional contract. The signings of Jonathan Do Marcolino, a defender, and Kilian Belazzoug were also noted.

Contract extensions

Stade Rennais FC also extended several contracts in 25-26. Rayan Bamba, a right-back, extended his contract with the club. Jérémy Jacquet, a defender, also extended his contract. The contract extensions of Nordan Mukiele, a forward, were also noted.

First professional experiences

Stade Rennais FC also saw several young players make their first professional experiences in 25-26. Kilian Belazzoug, a goalkeeper, made his professional debut with the club. Mathys Silistrie, another goalkeeper, also made his professional debut. The professional debuts of Jonathan Do Marcolino, a defender, were also noted.