After spending a fortune on Rafik Guitane, Rennes quickly became disillusioned with the midfielder’s disappointing performances in Brittany. Fully relaunched in Portugal, the Algerian could return to RC Lens this summer.
Rafik Guitane is not a good memory for the Stade Rennais. The Bretons spent a small fortune to afford him, in January 2018. An amount of 8 million euros, a very large check at the time for this player from Le Havre, then a resident of Ligue 2. An investment that the Red and Black had all the trouble in the world trying to absorb the loss. In vain… Loaned numerous times, Rafik Guitane never managed to find his place in Brittany. And it is with the label of “big flop” that he left the club, free, in 2021.
Guitane is a hit in Portugal
After signing free in Reims, Rafik Guitane disappointed again. The Rémois also loaned him to Portugal. And for two years, it has been a rebirth for the Algerian midfielder. Under the colors of Estoril, he rose from the ashes with 7 goals in 38 matches. Considered one of the best players in the championship in his position, Guitane is on the shelves of several European clubs. Benfica Lisbon studied his case this winter. But it is to France that he could return this summer.
Lens wants Guitane
Convinced of his potential, RC Lens would be in an excellent position to sign Rafik Guitane. Estimated at 4 million euros, the Algerian could take his revenge next season and make Stade Rennais regret it… At 24, he seems to have the maturity to continue to grow and last.
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