Stade Rennais FC confirms its interest in Vitinha, the Italian forward currently playing for Genoa in Serie A. According to journalist Orazio Accomando, reported by Sportmediaset and covered by Sports.fr, Stade Rennais FC has a « strong interest » in the 26-year-old player.
Vitinha, who played for Olympique de Marseille from January 2023 to January 2024, had a mixed spell in Ligue 1 before being loaned and then permanently transferred to Genoa for €8.3 million six months after his arrival in Italy. He is now under contract with the Genoese club until 2028, with his market value remaining largely unchanged since his move to Serie A.
Last season, Vitinha scored five goals and provided two assists in 36 appearances across all competitions for Genoa. His profile as a left winger or supporting striker could complement Stade Rennais FC’ attack, especially following the departure of Breel Embolo to Atlanta United in Major League Soccer this summer.
In the opening Ligue 1 match, Stade Rennais FC held Paris Saint-Germain to a 2-2 draw, with Esteban Lepaul as the club’s top league scorer so far. This result shows a competitive side, but one still looking to strengthen its attacking options.
A potential return of Vitinha to Ligue 1 would surprise many observers, particularly given that he is often regarded as one of Marseille’s biggest transfer flops of the last decade, after his arrival from Sporting Braga for €32 million in January 2023.
This interest fits within a summer transfer window where Stade Rennais FC must offset departures while remaining competitive for European qualification. Fans can track the squad’s evolution on our squad page and check upcoming fixtures via our fixtures section.
Should this interest materialize, it would mark a shift in Stade Rennais FC’ recruitment strategy, aiming to target players familiar with French football while keeping transfer costs under control.
