A first big blow! Jorge Sampaoli, who arrived this week on the Rennes bench, is on a mission! If he has two weeks of break to prepare his team as best as possible before the trip to LOSC, next Sunday, November 24, the Argentinian is already focused on the winter transfer window. Gerson is notably a name that comes back.
A crucial winter market
Thirteenth in Ligue 1, Rennes will undoubtedly have to have a big winter transfer window if they want to hope to stay in the elite. In any case Sampaoli with his style of play came to save the club: “It's not an ideal situation, but it is what it is. The city, the club, the leaders, the supporters deserve something else. It's a new stage, we're going to have to work a lot.”indicated the Argentinian to the press.
Arnaud Pouille, the president, then spoke and discussed the next transfer window: “We discussed a lot of things, about the profiles of the existing group. They (Massara and Sampaoli, editor’s note) will discuss, we will define the needs.”
One thing is certain, it is not Frederic Massara who will be against the idea of recruiting: “We will do everything and if there is a need to intervene in the transfer window, the owners will support the club.” relay Foot Mercato. A side is already on the shelves.
Gerson in the little papers
Indeed, Gerson, who notably knew the Argentinian during his time with the Marseille club but not only that, is being tracked by Rennes, according to the Brazilian press Globo Esporte. At Flamengo since 2023, Gerson is in good shape and has played over 100 matches. The 27-year-old midfielder is even more and more present with the Brazilian selection. He was called up during the last two international breaks.
Fabricio Bruno also targeted
His club teammate would also give the former coach an eye. Already targeted this summer, the defender could well land in Brittany. These two names are obviously not trivial, because Sampaoli trained both men last year with Flamengo. For the moment, no offer has been made by the Reds and Blacks.
A big fan of Saint-Étienne, I still thrill every time I talk about the 2013 Coupe de la Ligue title. Remember… ASSE-RENNES final, we play the eighteenth minute. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, receives the ball on the left, crosses with the outside of his foot, and finds Brandao who puts the ball in the back of the net from the left. 1-0 for the Greens, the score remains that way. Enough for me to remember it like it was yesterday.
