Published on 01/22/2025 at 8:31 p.m.
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Stade Rennais sees a new beginning materialize with the loan of Baptiste Santamaria at OGC Nice for the second part of the season. After Henrik Meister and Albert Gronbaek, Baptiste Santamaria left for another club for the second part of the season. Barred at Rennes and very little used by Jorge Sampaoli with only 4 minutes of play, the midfielder joined the Nice team on loan with an option to buy.
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A farewell message to Rennes supporters
After the formalization of his departure on Wednesday, Baptiste Santamaria wanted to send a message to Rennes supporters. Arriving in 2021, the player temporarily leaves the Breton club to find more playing time in other colors. His departure made official this Wednesday, the player who arrived in 2021 sent a message to Rennes supporters.
-“Dear Rennes supporters,
Thank you for your many messages and your warm support, since I arrived at the club in August 2021, and still today.
No one knows what the future will hold, but in the meantime, I sincerely wish you the best possible second half of the season. I also have a thought for my now ex-teammates and all those who make up Stade Rennais.
Good luck and take care of yourself “
This transfer marks a new stage in the career of the midfielder, who will return to Nice Florian Maurice and Gaëtan Labordetwo former Rennes teammates.
A new challenge to take on in Nice
Pour Baptiste Santamariathis loan to OGC Nice represents an opportunity to get back on track after a difficult first part of the season in Rennes. Barred by competition and choices of Jorge Sampaolithe midfielder will have the opportunity to gain playing time and regain his best level under the orders of a new coach.
A strong reinforcement for Nice
On the side of OGC Nice, the arrival of Baptiste Santamaria strengthens a key sector of the team. With his technical qualities and his experience in Ligue 1, the midfielder could add value to the Nice midfield in the race for Europe. Florian Maurice and Gaëtan Labordehis former teammates at Rennes, will undoubtedly be delighted to find him in the Nice squad for this second half of the season.
