In search of solutions to strengthen its midfield, Stade Rennais is active on the transfer market. After a disappointing start to the season under the orders of Jorge Sampaoli, the Breton club is seeking to reorganize its workforce, and Batista Mendy, current Trabzonspor player, is at the center of discussions.
A sector to rebuild
The arrival of Jorge Sampaoli not only changed Rennes' performances, but also the face of its midfield. Under the leadership of the Argentine coach, several key players left the group: Glen Kamara was dismissed, Baptiste Santamaria took charge of Nice, and Albert Gronbaek was loaned to Southampton. To compensate for these departures, Rennes has already acquired Seko Fofana, but the recruitment does not stop there. Batista Mendy, former Nantes and Angers player, is now in the sights.
An advanced but complex track
According to Foot Marketnegotiations between Rennes and Trabzonspor are already well underway. Mendy, who has established himself as a pillar of the Turkish team since his arrival in 2023, is valued at around €15 million. Under contract until 2027, the 25-year-old is also of interest to English clubs, which could complicate talks for Rennes.
-A versatile asset
Mendy, capable of playing both in defensive midfield and in central defense, corresponds to the profile sought by Stade Rennais. With the financial resources released for this transfer window, after the signings of Seko Fofana and Brice Samba, the Breton club seems ready to take the plunge. It remains to be seen whether the interest of English clubs will raise the stakes.
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