Football Club de Marseille invites you to follow the news of OM's competitors (PSG, Monaco, Lyon, Nice, LOSC, Lens, etc.). Stade Rennais continues its degreasing operation!
The Stade Rennais continues to adjust its squad at the start of the winter transfer window, with a clear objective: to strengthen certain areas of its team while reducing its workforce. After the notable arrivals of Fofana School et Brice Sambathe Breton club is now focusing on departures. The first to leave the ship is Albert Grönbaekincluding the loan to Southampton was made official this Tuesday. The Premier League club, currently in great difficulty with a last place in the standings, has confirmed the arrival of the Danish international until the end of the season. Arrived in Rennes for 15 million euros from FK Bodö/Glimpse in Norway, Grönbaek failed to establish himself as a starter, with only two goals and an assist in 18 matches. The player, who made no secret of his desire to leave Rennes, was sidelined by his coach Jorge Sampaoli. “I’m very excited to join Southampton. It's a big club and I think the style of play suits me.”Grönbaek said on the English club website.
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Grönbaek on loan with OA to Southampton
Another departure concerns Baptiste Santamariawhich joins Nice after limited playing time in Rennes this season. With just 10 appearances in Ligue 1, the 29-year-old midfielder will bring his experience and versatility to a Nice side looking for stability after several injuries. This transfer represents a real springboard for Santamaria, who had evolved at Angers et Tours before his arrival in Rennes. For Nicethis recruitment demonstrates the club's ambition to get involved in the fight for European places. Florian Maurice is very happy to find in Nice the player he brought to Stade Rennais in 2021. “I didn’t hesitate for a second before starting discussions with Baptiste. We were aligned from the start with the president, the CEO and the coach. The winter transfer window is a window of adjustment. We had many injuries in midfield during the first part of the season and we needed to strengthen this sector. Baptiste has the experience, the volume, the quality. He is a top player who needs a new challenge and, importantly, is in optimal physical condition.”confided the sports director of OGC Nice.
-Santamaria meets Maurice in Nice
Finally, Glen Kamaraarrived last summer from Leeds Unitedcould also leave Rennes this winter. The Finnish international, who has only played 13 matches in Ligue 1 this season, did not meet the expectations of Rennes leaders. According to the Team, several English clubs, including Southampton, Ipswich Town, Burnley, Sunderland et Middlesbroughare interested in its services. However, a new suitor could find a place in this file and get ahead of the British clubs in the race for his signature.
