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Returning to Ligue 1 after his departure from RC Lens in 2023 to join Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, Seko Fofana has signed up until 2029 with Stade Rennais. A transfer worth around €20 million was completed for the Breton club, in particular thanks to president Arnaud Pouille who knows the Ivorian midfielder perfectly with whom he has been talking for several weeks.
A year and a half after his departure from RC Lens, Fofana School makes his big return to Ligue 1! The midfielder actually joined the Stade Rennais and obviously, the discussions are not recent. Indeed, Arnaud Pouillepresident of the Breton club reveals that upon the arrival of Jorge Sampaoli this transfer was considered.
Pouille reveals behind the scenes of Fofana's transfer
« Concerning the arrival of Seko, it was considered in the first days following the arrival of coach Jorge Sampaoli. We are therefore delighted to welcome him today, to attack 2025 well. It is a sign of the desire of the owners and the entire governance to build something radiant for the future of Stade Rennais “, initially blurted out the president of the Breton club, in the press release formalizing the signing of Fofana Schoolbefore adding a layer.
A transfer planned a few weeks ago?
« Sport ultimately remains based, above all else, on human relationships and trust. And I am very happy to find Seko Fofana here at Stade Rennais. Everyone knows the player but the man also benefits from being known. He starts work today with his new teammates and I am sure that he will quickly integrate into the group and the Rennes territory. », added Arnaud Pouille.
