Stade Rennais is taking advantage of the 2025 winter transfer window to strengthen itself and relaunch itself in the race for Europe. After the arrival of Seko Fofana, other priorities were identified.
As soon as the 2025 winter transfer window opened, Stade Rennais struck hard by signing Seko Fofana. After a failed stint in Saudi Arabia, the former Lensois accepted the Rennes challenge. At the same time, the club is working on other important files. The sports management, under the leadership of a Frédéric Massara weakened by his failed summer transfer window, will have to find the right profiles if it wants to allow Jorge Sampaoli to get by during the second half of the season.
Rennes has identified its needs
The defeat against Nice for the post-winter break recovery confirmed immediate and important needs. Stade Rennais is logically targeting a new goalkeeper to replace the lost Steve Mandanda. But that's not all. TF1 indicates that the Rennes sports management has identified significant deficiencies at the central defender position as well as in midfield. Jorge Sampaoli wants to continue with his 3-4-3 system, which requires an imposing and experienced center as well as a new pivot in midfield to support Seko Fofana.
After a delicate first half of the season, Stade Rennais is only the 11th best defense in the championship. A state of affairs that the Rennes management will try to correct by recruiting players allowing them to bring greater serenity to the rearguard. While waiting for the rest, Jorge Sampaoli and his men are actively preparing for the reception of Olympique de Marseille. The first contact with his former club since he was on the Rennes bench.
