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Stade Rennais suffered a 3-2 defeat to Stade Brestois on Friday in their second preseason fixture ahead of the 2025–26 campaign, prompting a firm and candid response from head coach Habib Beye. The loss, which took place in Dinan, exposed lapses in concentration and a lack of urgency from parts of the squad — issues […]
English Championship outfit Ipswich Town are pushing to secure the signing of Dutch-born midfielder of Angolan descent, Azor Matusiwa. According to reports, the relegated Premier League outfit is in advanced talks to secure the services of the defensive midfielder from French Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais FC. Matusiwa, a defensive midfielder known for his tenacity […]
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Stade Rennais have decided to retain Mikayil Faye for the 2025–26 season, with coach Habib Beye confirming the 20-year-old Senegalese centre-back will remain part of his squad plans despite a challenging debut year in Brittany. Faye joined Rennes from FC Barcelona last summer in a €10.3 million move amid high expectations. However, his adaptation was […]
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Stade Rennais have extended the contract of head coach Habib Beye by one year, with the possibility of an additional extension running through to 2028, according to reports from Ouest-France. The Senegalese manager, who took charge in January, has made a striking impact in a short span of time. Initially brought in as a stopgap […]
French Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais FC are interested in signing Senegalese midfielder Habib Diarra. The youngster has been with Racing Strasbourg since 2018 and has become a key member of the team. Habib Diarra, now captain of Strasbourg, has a contract with the club that runs until 2028. Despite being happy with the 21-year-old, […]
Mikayil Faye has credited his time at FC Barcelona with playing a crucial role in his tactical and technical development, as he embarks on a new phase of his career with French club Rennes. The 20-year-old Senegalese international, who signed for Rennes in the summer of 2024 after a season with Barcelona, spoke candidly in […]
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Mikayil Faye has refuted speculation over a possible departure from Stade Rennais, insisting he remains committed to the club and is focused on preparing for the season ahead. The 20-year-old Senegalese defender has been the subject of transfer rumours in recent weeks, with reports suggesting Rennes could offload him during the upcoming window following a […]
French-Congolese goalkeeper Steve Mandanda will leave Stade Rennais FC at the end of the 2024/25 football season. The contract of the 40-year-old shot-stopper will end in June this year. Upon expiry, the club will allow him to leave. Mandanda joined Stade Rennais FC in 2022 as a free agent following his departure from Marseille when […]
Senegalese defender Mikayil Faye appears poised to leave Stade Rennais this summer following a disappointing first season with the Ligue 1 club. The 20-year-old centre-back, who joined Rennes in the summer of 2024, has struggled to establish himself in the team and now faces the prospect of an early exit despite signing a contract that […]
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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 […]
