Stade Rennais FC had a busy day on Wednesday, August 26. The club confirmed the departure of young goalkeeper Ayoub Akabou, winner of the Gambardella Cup in 2025, while also announcing several new signings and contract extensions.
Why is Ayoub Akabou leaving Stade Rennais?
Ayoub Akabou, the 19-year-old goalkeeper who won the Gambardella Cup with Stade Rennais in 2025, has left the club to join AD Ceuta in Liga 2. Arriving at the training center in 2022, Akabou never played for the first team but was a key player for the reserve team in National 2 and the U19 nationals. According to Le Télégramme, this departure marks the end of a three-year adventure for the young goalkeeper, who is now seeking new challenges in Spain.
The club has already started to strengthen its squad with the arrival of several goalkeepers, including Nicolas Lemaître from ESTAC. Fans can follow the latest news on the squad and stats of the new arrivals.
Who is Pascal Rousseau and what is his connection to Stade Rennais?
Pascal Rousseau, former iconic goalkeeper of French football, will be the guest of honor at the Stade Rennais match against Le Mans this Sunday, August 30. With nearly 450 matches played for clubs like Paris FC, LOSC, OM, or Stade de Reims, Rousseau has experienced the heights of French football alongside legends like Jean-Pierre Papin and Franck Lebœuf.
In 2019, a malaise erased all his memories, forcing him to rediscover his past through the stories of others. On Sunday, he will share his moving story at the Roazhon Park Fan Zone before the match. Fans can check the standings and fixtures to not miss any of the season's action.
What are the Stade Rennais transfer market movements?
Stade Rennais had an active transfer window with several arrivals and departures. Among the new signings are Adrien Thomasson (midfielder, RC Lens), Issa Soumaré (forward, Havre AC), and Gonçalo Oliveira (defender, SL Benfica). The club has also extended the contracts of several young talents, including Estéban Lepaul and Rayan Bamba.
On the departure side, Albert Grønbæk joined Hambourg SV, Jérémy Jacquet moved to Liverpool, and Breel Embolo signed with Atlanta United. Several players have also been loaned out, including Mikayil Faye to 1. FC Nuremberg and Rayan Bamba to Le Mans FC. Fans can follow the latest news on injuries and stats of the players.
Stade Rennais is preparing for the new season with a strengthened squad and ambitious goals. Fans can check the fixtures and standings to follow the team's progress.
