Rennes completely missed out on its first half of the season in Ligue 1. Authors of an ambitious transfer window last summer, the Bretons were unable to perform at the level under the leadership of Bruno Génésio. And while Julien Stéphan was inducted at the end of November to replace the native of Lyon, the return of the former Strasbourg coach was not saving either. Tenth in Ligue 1, Amine Gouiri’s teammates have their work cut out for them in this new year to seek European places.
However, 2024 has started well for the Rouge et Noir. Indeed, opposed to their neighbor Guingamp this Sunday for the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France, the residents of Roazhon Park went to get their ticket for the rest of the competition by winning by two goals ( 0-2). And while the adventure in the Coupe de France continues and there will be a round of 16 of the Europa League to be negotiated against AC Milan, Stade Rennes will need a large workforce to carry out all its projects. . Obviously, this will require a successful winter transfer window. And if Breton leaders risk being ambitious in terms of arrivals, like the Maripan file, they will also want to keep their best elements.
Frankfurt must now negotiate with Rennes for Kalimuendo
Despite his sluggish start to the season, Arnaud Kalimuendo falls into this category. Recruited for 25 million euros in the summer of 2022, the former PSG and RC Lens had a good first season in Brittany. This season, his second with SRFC, is much more complicated. Author of 4 small goals in 19 matches in all competitions, the native of Suresnes is in difficulty. However, he distinguished himself this afternoon by scoring a double against En Avant Guingamp. The start of its rebirth in Rennes? According to Sky Germanythat would not be the case.
Indeed, according to the German media, the international Espoirs (28 caps, 8 goals) would have a verbal agreement to join Eintracht Frankfurt. In search of a scorer despite the arrival of Marmoush to compensate for the late departure of Randal Kolo Muani in Paris this summer, the Eagles have set their sights on Kalimuendo. Eager to leave Rennes according to information from across the Rhine, the powerful striker would have been quick to agree on the outlines of a contract until 2029 according to information from Sky Germany. The German publication adds that Eintracht just needs to reach an agreement with Rennes to enlist the Breton striker. To do this, a direct transfer is preferred even if a loan with a purchase option could be considered by Olivier Cloarec’s teams. To be continued…
