Announced on the departure of Olympique de Marseille, Lilian Brassier could already leave the club this winter. According to Foot Mercato, he is targeted by Stade Rennais!
Olympique de Marseille would already like to let go Lilian Brassier. Foot Market explains to us in an article this Saturday that the French defender is being tracked by several clubs including Stade Rennais of Jorge Sampaoli. The latter would like to strengthen defensively.
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A few hours before the match against HAC this Sunday, Roberto De Zerbi was in front of the press to answer questions. The Italian coach was notably questioned about the rumor sending Valentin Rongier to Rennes. The coach confirms that the player is considered non-transferable.
“Sampaoli will have to look for another player because Valentin Rongier cannot be transferred,” answered by Roberto De Zerbi.
As early as November, upon his arrival at Stade Rennais, Jorge Sampaoli would have started discussions with Valentin Rongier and his entourage for a departure to Brittany. The OM midfielder would not, however, be on the market. This winter, according to RMC, it would not be impossible for the Bretons to come back to recruit him. As a reminder, Sampaoli has just picked up Seko Fofana from Rennes.
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Rongier: “I kept my mouth shut…”
At a press conference, Valentin Rongier expressed his satisfaction with his return to fitness, after a long absence last season due to a knee injury. Starter in the last three matches under the direction of Roberto DeZerbithe midfielder confided that he felt good and that he still needed rhythm to find his best level.
He thus declared: “I feel good, there is nothing better than playing and playing matches. I hope it continues like this, I still need rhythm. The difference with other years, when I was injured, there were doubts about my physical abilities to rejoin the group. I gave myself time and I was patient. I kept my mouth shut, I continued to work and it’s paying off today. » Rongier also spoke about the doubts he faced after his injury, emphasizing that he took the necessary time to recover, remaining patient and focused on his work, which is paying off today.