A year after selling Jérémy Doku for 60 million euros, Stade Rennais is hoping for a new jackpot with the transfer of its offensive talent Désiré Doué, only 18 years old.
Failing to qualify for a European Cup this season (10th in Ligue 1 with only a distressing record of 12 wins, 10 draws and 12 defeats), despite a colossal investment, Stade Rennais knows very well how to sell its gems. The young prodigy Désiré Doué, who will soon celebrate his 19th birthday, is in the sights of major European clubs, including PSG, Arsenal and Manchester United.
Rennes could benefit from a potential bidding war… According to West France, the Breton leaders set the starting price of the attacking midfielder at 40 million euros, but hoping for bonuses in order to approach the transfer fee of 60 million euros paid by Manchester City for Jérémy Doku l last year. At more than 35 million, it would become the second biggest sale in the history of the SRFC ahead of Nayef Aguerd.
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To see if PSG will recruit a new young talent from Ligue 1 after Bradley Barcola last year, from OL, or if the two Premier League big names mentioned will spend as much money. The 18-year-old’s market value is only €20 million on the site Transfermarkt…
Désiré Doué has established himself in the starting lineup for the Rouge et Noir this season thanks to his talent with the ball. He finished with four goals and six assists in 43 matches in all competitions. Called up to the Espoirs by Thierry last October, the native of Angers has a chance to be one of the 18 players who will represent France during the men’s football tournament at the Olympic Games (July 24-August 9).
