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After completing the transfer of Seko Fofana, Stade Rennais wants to continue to strengthen its midfield by securing the services of Valentin Rongier. Little used at the start of the season, the 30-year-old player has found a starting place in recent weeks and OM have absolutely no intention of parting with him.
Like his predecessors, Roberto DeZerbi ended up understanding the importance of Valentin Rongier toABOUT. « Time teaches us that this team must have someone who brings order to the field. Rongier has these characteristics and he had a big match », Confided the Italian technician after the victory obtained on the lawn of the RC Lens last November 23 (1-3), against whom Valentin Rongier had had his first tenure since September.
Sampaoli wants to find Rongier in Rennes
Arrived at theABOUT in 2019 from FC Nantesthe 30-year-old midfielder never started as an indisputable starter in the minds of his coaches, but always ended up establishing himself. This was particularly the case during the mandate of Jorge Sampaoli (2021-2022), who obviously has very good memories of Valentin Rongier. Indeed, according to information from RMC Sportthe Argentinian technician wants to attract him to Stade Rennaiswho formalized Thursday the transfer of Fofana School (29 years old), while waiting for that of Brice Samba (30 ans, RC Lens).
OM rejects Rennes for Rongier
The first contacts took place at the end of November, beginning of December, between Rennes et Valentin Rongiera period when the latter was confined to a replacement role. But since then, the Frenchman has started again and shows that he is an essential element for Roberto DeZerbi. If the Rennes and Marseille leaders discussed this subject, the response fromABOUT was clear: Valentin Rongier is not for sale and the club does not intend to part with him this winter, even if the question could arise next summer, when the player reaches one year from the end of his contract, in June 2026.
