This is one of the big shots made during this summer transfer window. As we revealed to you recently, Manchester City has offered the very talented Jérémy Doku (21), who arrived from Stade Rennais. After three seasons spent in the Breton jersey, the Belgian international (14 caps, 2 goals) offers himself a new challenge and joins the reigning European champion. A new milestone in his young career.
Via a tweet, published on its social networks, Manchester City formalized the news on Thursday. Courted in England for several weeks, the one who was also in the sights of West Ham therefore finally opted for the Mancunian project and joined the Skyblues for five seasons. Author of 12 goals and 10 assists in 92 matches in all competitions, the former Anderlecht player will now try to continue his progress in the North West of England.
Doku goes English!
“Jérémy Doku signs for Manchester City. After 3 seasons spent in Brittany, the 21-year-old Belgian international will discover the Premier League with the Cityzens. Key element of the beautiful end of the 22/23 season, Doku will have manhandled the French and European defenses 92 times and delighted the Rennes supporters thanks to his disconcerting dribbles, his 12 goals scored and 10 assists delivered., specifies Stade Rennais for its part. Under the orders of Pep Guardiola, the native of Borgerhout will have a lot to do, which is more in view of the plethoric workforce of the Citizens, especially in the offensive sector. One thing is certain, the announced successor of Riyad Mahrez will necessarily be keen to show the extent of his talent in the lair of the Etihad Stadium.
For its part, Stade Rennais should realize a very nice added value. Indeed, three years after spending €26 million to buy the young Belgian, the Rennes leaders will thus recover transfer compensation estimated at between €60 and €65 million (+ 20% on resale). For Bruno Genesio, the future will therefore have to be written without the Red Devil, but the 56-year-old French coach has resources since he can already rely on an attractive offensive sector, notably with Arnaud Kalimuendo, Amine Gouiri or Ludovic Blas.
