The choice of experience. Best defense in Ligue 1 with five goals conceded in seven matches, fourth in the ranking tied with Strasbourg and OM, Olympique Lyonnais does not intend to stop there. Ambitious in the championship, but also in the Europa League where they are still undefeated (two victories in two matches), Les Gones are on all counts.
And to do more than just exist in these competitions, reinforcements are expected by Paulo Fonseca. It also seems that the Portuguese tactician has been heard. According to information from several sources, including Foot Mercato
And The TeamOL are in the process of securing the services of a joker from Stade Rennais. A safe bet, since it is Hans Hateboer.
Winner of the 2024 Europa League with Atalanta, of the Dutch Cup in 2015, but also triple finalist of the Italian Cup and finalist of the Nations League with the Netherlands in 2019, the experienced defender will join the Rhone residents in the form of a free loan. An operation permitted, outside the transfer period, since the principal concerned is already working in France.
A luxury joker
At 31, Hans Hateboer will offer himself a new challenge after only one full season in Brittany. It must be said that his Rennes adventure is not a great success. Landed from Bergamo for just 2 million euros in the summer of 2024, the Dutchman has only played 22 minutes this season, against Nantes on September 20 (2-2). Very little playing time, while he is one of the locker room skeptics regarding the management of coach Habib Beye.
The Dutch international (13 caps) will act as a palliative, while major deadlines await OL. Between Ligue 1, the Europa League, the Coupe de France, and the CAN which will most likely reduce the squad at a key moment of the season.
