Ligue 1 was his preferred destination. After trying to join OL, Jorge Sampaoli left his bags in Rennes. The former OM coach will coach his first match this Sunday and he will be able to get an idea of the gaps in his squad. Moreover, he would already like to recruit a midfielder with a profile similar to that of Mattéo Guendouzi.
Marked by his passage from a year and a half to loonJorge Sampaoli absolutely wanted to come back Ligue 1 and he found refuge in Stade Rennais. The volcanic Argentine coach arrives a few weeks before the start of the winter transfer window which promises to be lively in Brittany.
Sampaoli has his first favorites in Rennes
Jorge Sampaoli led his first training sessions during the break and he was able to learn some lessons from it. According to The Teamhe would already appreciate Adrien Truffert, Lorenz Assignon or even Alidu Seidu. But in midfield, he could well call for a player who comes close to Mattéo Guendouzi to its leaders.
A Guendouzi profile sought?
According to information from The Teamthree to four reinforcements could land at Stade Rennais during the winter transfer window. The sports daily mentions in particular a central defender as well as a technical midfielder capable of being decisive as were Mattéo Guendouzi or even Gerson has loon. It remains to be seen whether he will find what he is looking for.
