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Claims that Ghanaian international Alexander Djiku is on the verge of a move to Stade Rennais have been firmly denied by sources close to the player, despite recent speculation linking the defender with a return to Ligue 1 this summer. Reports had circulated suggesting that the 29-year-old centre-back had reached an agreement in principle with […]
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Stade Rennais have decided to move forward with Habib Beye beyond the current campaign following a significant upturn in form since his appointment in late January. Beye, who stepped in to replace Jorge Sampaoli on 31 January, has quickly made a lasting impression at Roazhon Park. The former Red Star manager has breathed new life […]
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Habib Beye has steered Stade Rennais to safety since taking charge in January, guiding the team to four victories in five matches and lifting them to 12th place in the Ligue 1 standings. While the club’s resurgence has eased relegation fears, a push for European qualification remains out of reach in what has been a […]
Ghana international, Alidu Seidu, has opened up on an experience in the past which nearly took his life. The Stade Rennais FC defender was born in Kumasi, Ghana, and notes that he had a tough time growing up. “I grew up in a very tough, very violent area. Being around friends who were into that […]
Senegalese defender Mikayil Ngor Faye has been recalled to the Stade Rennais squad for their Ligue 1 encounter against RC Lens after missing the last three matches. The 20-year-old, who had been absent from the team sheet for five consecutive games, returns as Rennes look to recover from a heavy defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. A […]
Stade Rennais fought hard against Paris Saint-Germain but ultimately succumbed to a 4-1 defeat at the Parc des Princes. Despite an encouraging display for much of the game, Rennes struggled to contain PSG’s late surge. Speaking after the match, defender Lilian Brassier shared his thoughts on the performance, acknowledging areas for improvement while praising the […]
Habib Beye, the newly appointed Senegalese coach of Stade Rennais, addressed the discontent of supporters after his side’s narrow 1-0 win over Reims, acknowledging the fans’ frustration despite securing all three points. The victory at Roazhon Park should have been a cause for celebration, but it was overshadowed by a chorus of boos from the […]
Stade Rennais secured a vital 1-0 victory against Stade de Reims, propelling themselves back into the top half of the Ligue 1 standings, but midfielder Seko Fofana admitted to feeling frustrated after being substituted during the match. While the encounter lacked intensity and sharpness at times, Habib Beye’s men did enough to claim all three […]
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Steve Mandanda has hailed the positive impact of Habib Beye at Stade Rennais, praising the fresh energy and clarity the Senegalese coach has brought to the club since his appointment. At 39, Mandanda remains a key figure in the Rennes squad despite stepping back from his starting role following the arrival of Brice Samba. In […]
Ivorian international, Seko Fofana has held his first training session at his new club Stade Rennais FC. Officially unveiled on January 1, 2025, Fofana joins the French Ligue 1 outfit on a four-and-a-half-year deal for 20 million Euros, marking his return to Ligue 1 after an 18-month absence. Fofana, a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations […]
