Burkina Faso defender Issa Kaboré emerges as Stade Rennais target

Stade Rennais have stepped up their interest in Burkina Faso international Issa Kaboré as the Ligue 1 club continues to assess defensive reinforcements ahead of the new season.

Although Rennes have already strengthened the right side of their defence with the arrival of American full-back Bryan Reynolds from KVC Westerlo in a deal reportedly worth around €4 million, the club remains active in the transfer market and is continuing to evaluate additional options.

Kaboré has emerged as one of the players being closely monitored by the French side. The 25-year-old right-back is back at Manchester City following the completion of his loan spell at Wrexham AFC, but he is not expected to remain part of the Premier League club’s plans.

That situation has attracted interest from clubs looking to strengthen their squads before the start of the campaign, with Rennes now among those keeping a close watch on the Burkina Faso international’s future.

Kaboré’s latest loan spell helped reinforce his reputation as a dependable and attack-minded full-back. During his time with Wrexham, he made 32 appearances across all competitions and contributed eight assists while accumulating 2,302 minutes on the pitch.

Those performances underlined both his consistency and ability to influence matches from wide areas, qualities that continue to make him an attractive option in the transfer market.

Despite already recruiting Reynolds, Rennes appear keen to keep their options open as they evaluate the best profile to provide additional depth and competition on the right flank.

Kaboré’s experience across several European leagues and his attacking qualities fit the type of player the club is believed to be considering.

For the player, the coming weeks could prove decisive. Having returned to Manchester City after another productive loan spell, his long-term future remains uncertain, especially with indications that he is unlikely to feature in the English champions’ plans.

As the summer transfer window progresses, Rennes’ interest adds another potential destination for the Burkina Faso defender. Whether the French club decides to turn that interest into a formal approach remains to be seen, but Kaboré’s performances have ensured he remains firmly on the radar of European clubs seeking an experienced and versatile right-back.

With preparations for the new season gathering pace, Rennes will continue monitoring developments before deciding whether to make a move for one of Burkina Faso’s most established defenders.