Despite a slightly unsuccessful end to the championship with two defeats in the last three days, Stade Rennais still managed to secure a European place. Sixth in the Ligue 1 standings, the Bretons will be able to thank Esteban Lepaul in particular. The striker’s performances have also aroused some desire, particularly from Italy.
Best director of the championship with twenty-one goals on the clock (five more than his first pursuer, Mason Greenwood), the native of Auxerre greatly contributed to his team’s good results. Recruited last summer for 13.5 million euros after having enjoyed his time at Angers, could Esteban Lepaul already leave Stade Rennais?
In any case, he is in Como’s sights. Nice surprise of the season in Serie A, the team coached by Cesc Fabregas is still fighting to secure a place in the Champions League, one day before the end of the transalpine championship. And according to information from L’Équipe, the club would consider attracting Esteban Lepaul. One more suitor after the interest mentioned by Atlético de Madrid and Benfica.
Catching the eye of Zinedine Zidane
If the French striker’s priority is to stay in Rennes, some would not view a possible departure negatively. Columnist for the L’Équipe channel, Jean Resseguié estimated this Wednesday that it would be “good progress” for Esteban Lepaul. “It’s quite interesting for him. Afterwards, to stay an additional season in Rennes, with a European campaign… In any case, he is at a crossroads. »
For the journalist, the twenty-six-year-old player must think carefully. “He has just had an extraordinary season, top scorer in the championship (…), if he really wants to take the plunge and attract the attention of the future coach (Zinedine)
Zidane, it might be interesting for him to go to Italy. But the Ligue 1 side and progressing with Stade Rennais and Franck Haise, that’s something to think about. »
