Announced on the shelves of several European big names in view of the winter transfer window, Arnaud Kalimuendo could ultimately stay at Stade Rennais. The French striker is flourishing under the leadership of Jorge Sampaoli.
Mercato Stade Rennais: Arnaud Kalimuendo regains his form at SRFC
French striker Arnaud Kalimuendo has been strongly announced as leaving during the next winter transfer window. Disturbed by physical problems, the SRFC nugget has not met the expectations of Breton leaders since the start of this season. Arnaud Kalimuendo was not part of the plans of former coach Julien Stéphan.
Juventus, in particular, would be interested in his profile. According to information from Tuttosportthe Bianconeri are closely monitoring the player's situation and would be ready to place an offer on the table of the Stade Rennais managers to recruit him. Italian media Naples areaalso indicates that Arnaud Kalimuendo is a priority target for Naples.
Rennes leaders, who had already tried to sell Arnaud Kalimuendo during the last summer transfer window, would have decided to sell him this winter for 25 million euros. But the arrival of new coach Jorge Sampaoli could change the player's situation.
Arnaud Kalimuendo is regaining his confidence and has been delivering great performances for several weeks. During the match against AS Saint-Étienne this Saturday on the 13th day of Ligue 1, the French Espoir international scored a hat-trick and allowed Stade Rennais to take a stroll (5-0).
“It’s nice after going weeks without a victory. We did what we had to do to take the three points…It was important to remind the players why we signed here. We had to show our superiority. Now we will have to continue and be good because it is the derby that awaits us. It's never the same, especially outside. We’re going to prepare it but first we’re going to enjoy”reacted Arnaud Kalimuendo to beIN SPORTS.
Arnaud Kalimuendo may not move from Stade Rennais this winter. If he continues to perform well, Jorge Sampaoli will certainly keep him and give him more playing time. This season, the French nugget has already played 12 Ligue 1 matches with the Rouge et Noir and scored 6 goals.
