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Stade Rennais FC supporters suspected it, Matthis Abline will join FC Nantes during this summer transfer window which is in full swing. Rumors have been announcing for a while the return of Matthis Abline to FCN, they should be confirmed in the coming days.
Mercato SRFC: Matthis Abline on the verge of returning to FC Nantes
Matthis Abline, a talented 21-year-old striker from SRFC, is about to leave the red and black ranks to join neighbours Nantes. According to information from West Francea definitive transfer agreement for almost 12 million euros is being finalized between the SRFC and the FC Nantes. Although the deal is not yet completely sealed, discussions are progressing quickly, which suggests an imminent departure of Matthis Abline towards Beaujoire. The player has already given his agreement for this transfer which will mark a new stage in his young football career.
Meanwhile, eyes are also turning to Enzo Le Fée. The 24-year-old midfielder, under contract with Stade Rennais until 2028, has attracted the interest of AS Roma. Despite a first offer valued at 15 million euros rejected by the Breton club, the Romans do not seem ready to abandon their desire to recruit Enzo The Fairy. With a potential five-year contract at stake, the player’s future within the SRFC remains uncertain as negotiations continue with the Italian team.
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For Rennes fans, this news is worrying because their club will be emptied of its talents if these different transfers are confirmed. The end of this season gave rise to a radical change at the head of the club with the departure of sporting director Florian Maurice for OGC Nice and a reorganization of the management of Stade Rennais. Losing talents like Matthis Abline, who nevertheless relaunched well last season at FC Nantes, and Enzo Le Fée poses the risk of a drop in competitiveness over the club. This risk is all the more real as the Doué brothers are also targeted by major European clubs and could even leave the SRFC by the end of the summer transfer window.
Stade Rennais will have to be astute in this transfer market to effectively replace its offensive players who could leave its ranks. The next few weeks will be decisive for the project to be defended by Julien Stéphan next season. After a 2023-2024 season without qualifying for Europe, the club must invest to stabilize its squad for future competitions. Supporters, loyal to the red and black colors, are impatiently awaiting positive announcements about potential new recruits and confirmation of possible departures.
