Eintracht Frankfurt are being linked with a move for Stade Rennais midfielder Djaoui Cissé as the highly rated youngster approaches the final stages of his current deal.
The 22-year-old central midfielder, who holds both French and Malian nationality, is the subject of transfer speculation over a switch from Ligue 1 to the Bundesliga, with Frankfurt named as a possible destination. Data on the move lists the probability as “?”, underlining that talks are at rumour stage, but his contractual situation means there is scope for him to run down his agreement and become a free agent if no extension is signed.
Cissé, born in Juvisy-sur-Orge on 31 January 2004 and standing at 1.88m, has emerged from the Rennes academy structure, progressing from the club’s youth ranks to Stade Rennais FC Jugend, then Rennes B in 2021 and on to the first team on 1 July 2024. He now wears the number 6 shirt for the senior side and operates primarily as a central midfielder, favouring his right foot.
His rapid rise has been mirrored by a sharp increase in his valuation. Transfermarkt figures show his market value jumping from €100,000 in early 2024 with Rennes B to a current €15.00m as of 15 December 2025, following incremental rises through €5m, €8m and €10m across 2025. That trajectory helps explain why Frankfurt, consistently active in the development market, are monitoring his situation closely.
Cissé has been involved in Ligue 1 action for Rennes, though detailed recent match data such as specific opponents, dates, scorelines and individual performance metrics are not included in the available information. Even so, his continued presence in the first-team environment at Roazhon Park has clearly driven interest beyond France.
With no public indication of a contract expiry date at Rennes, the suggestion of a potential future free-agent status adds another layer to the speculation. Should a move to Frankfurt materialise, it would mark his first step outside France and could be a defining moment in shaping both his reputation in European football and the next phase of his career.
