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Brian Le Goff
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Jan 1, 2025 at 5:32 p.m.
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The winter transfer window has barely started this Wednesday, January 1 that Stade Rennais is already making a first announcement recruitment in an original video. Fofana School joined the Rouge et Noir for four and a half seasons.
Flagship player of Ligue 1 until recently, it is “a first wish for reinforcement which comes true”, begins the club in its press release.
Should we still present Seko Fofana? Trained at Paris FC, FC Lorient and Manchester City, the Parisian by birth first cut his teeth as a professional footballer at Fulham, in the Championship, and Bastia, for his discovery of the French elite. In 2016, Udinese Calcio grabbed the strong and versatile midfielder. In the north of Italy, he is not only efficient, but also very regular, exceeding the 30 match mark in each of his four seasons spent in Friuli (13 goals, 12 assists).
His notable transalpine passage attracted the attention of many clubs. The RCL then decides in 2020 to carry out the biggest transfer in its history.
An experienced player
Here again, in the French north this time, Seko displays his talent. He greatly participates in the exceptional season of the Artésiens in 2022-2023 which ends one point behind the Parisian champion.
After having shined in France, the Ivorian international offers himself, in the summer of 2023, a new challenge by joining the Saudi club d'Al-Nassr FC before being loaned six months later to Al-Ettifaq. At the same time, he actively participates in the victorious journey of the Elephants at the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations.
“The thoughtful arrival upon the arrival of Sampaoli”
Eager to return to the French pitches where he excelled, Seko Fofana gave his preference to Stade Rennais FC with the ambition of play the leading roles again.
The arrival of Seko was considered in the first days following the arrival of coach Jorge Sampaoli. We are therefore delighted to welcome him today, to properly attack 2025. It is a sign of the desire of the owners and the entire governance to build something radiant for the future of Stade Rennais.
The player says he is “very happy” to join the Breton club. “I'm very excited to start, there are talented players in Rennes and I think the club is out of place. We will see the chance to be able to string together matches and demonstrate that the start of the season was below potential of the club. I hope that we will be able to reverse the trend very quickly. »
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