Stade Rennais FC midfielder Djaoui Cissé is poised to leave the club before the summer transfer window closes. The Breton side is willing to sell, with Strasbourg emerging as the most likely destination for the 22-year-old.
Despite being under contract until 2030, Cissé has fallen out of the first-team picture at Roazhon Park. The arrivals of midfielders like Mattéo Rongier, Ilaix Moriba, Sebastian Szymanski and Adrien Thomasson have severely limited his playing prospects. The player himself believes a move is the best step for his career, a view the club shares for both sporting and financial reasons.
Strasbourg leads the chase
RC Strasbourg are the most advanced in the pursuit. BlueCo's strategy of targeting young players with high potential and resale value aligns perfectly with Cissé's profile. The French midfielder is reportedly interested in the project at Strasbourg. Negotiations are underway, but no agreement has been reached yet, neither between the two clubs on a fee nor between Strasbourg and the player on personal terms.
This delay leaves the door open for other suitors. In England, Fulham are closely monitoring the situation. In Germany, Eintracht Frankfurt also retain an interest. Both clubs could submit formal offers in the coming days, putting pressure on Strasbourg to speed up their efforts.
Stade Rennais FC' hierarchy, for its part, hopes to conclude this sale promptly. Moving Cissé on would generate funds and free up a squad place, with other transfer business still pending. The player, who broke through with strong performances in the 2024-25 season, is therefore set for his third professional club. Fans can track the squad's composition and transfer activity on the club's squad page. The next step for Cissé will be to agree personal terms with one of the interested parties.
