This time, the standoff between Nemanja Matić and Stade Rennais has truly begun.
Less than five months after his arrival at Stade Rennais, Nemanja Matić already wants to leave. Wednesday morning, the Serbian international even left Brittany. Problem: the 35-year-old defensive midfielder did not have authorization from his employer to act in this way. The latter reacted in a press release published this Thursday, early in the afternoon.
“Nemanja Matić, midfielder of Stade Rennais FC, did not show up for the last training sessions of the professional group to which he was summoned. This behavior is completely incomprehensible on the part of an experienced player under contract until 2025. Naturally sensitive to the personal well-being of its players, the club intends to recall that all the modalities necessary for the good integration of Nemanja Matić and his entourage have been been carried out in perfect transparency. Stade Rennais FC has always done everything possible to put its players, especially foreign players, in the best possible conditions so that they can express their talent on the pitch. The SRFC now awaits explanations from the player and is determined to then take all necessary measures to preserve its interests.we can read on the official website of Stade Rennais.
Reaction from Stade Rennais FC regarding the absence of Nemanja Matić from training
— Stade Rennais FC (@staderennais) January 11, 2024
Nemanja Matić has already reached an agreement with Olympique Lyonnais. According to So Footthe leaders of the Breton club judge the offer from their Rhone counterparts to be insufficient.
