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Spurred on by the arrival of Jorge Sampaoli, Stade Rennais is preparing to experience a very hectic transfer window. And while the market has not yet opened its doors, two players are already close to signing, namely Seko Fofana and Brice Samba, who played together under the colors of RC Lens, a club that they helped put back on the map. front of the stage.
At the end of a very disappointing first part of the season and far from the initial ambitions, the Stade Rennais has decided to separate from the services of Julien Stéphan in order to name Jorge Sampaoli. And as was the case atABOUTthe Argentinian technician is demanding change in his squad.
Samba and Fofana arrive in Rennes!
And while the winter transfer window will not officially open its doors until Wednesday, two recruits already seem destined to Jorge Sampaoli namely Fofana School and Brice Samba. The Ivorian midfielder is currently playing in Saudi Arabia Al-Ettifaq FC where it is on loan from Al-Nassr. A €20M transfer is mentioned by THE TEAMwho adds that the doorman of the RC Lens will also land for €14M.
A duo who left very good memories at RC Lens
The Stade Rennais could therefore reform a duo which left an excellent memory in RC Lens. Brice Samba et Fofana School rubbed shoulders for a season among the Sang-et-Or. But what a season! The Artesian club had actually qualified for the Champions League by finishing second in Ligue 1 behind the PSG. Samba et Breathe were two of the strong men of Lensois at that time. Rennes therefore hopes for such success.
