The arrival of Jorge Sampaoli at Stade Rennais has breathed a breath of fresh air into a struggling Breton locker room. While the club occupies a sad 14th place in Ligue 1, the Argentine coach has already targeted his priorities for the winter transfer window.
Jorge Sampaoli expects 3 to 4 recruits at Stade Rennais this winter
Stade Rennais, in difficulty this season, is looking to the future with the arrival of Jorge Sampaoli on the bench. Recently appointed to replace Julien Stéphan, the Argentine coach has already identified areas for improvement for his team. According to information from the daily L'Équipe, Sampaoli submitted a list of three to four recruits to Frédéric Massara, the Rennes sports director.
To relaunch the SRFC machine, the former OM coach would like to see the arrival in January of a central defender to strengthen the axis, a technical midfielder to bring creativity, and a goalkeeper capable of adapting to his style of play. The former OM coach would particularly like to repatriate a player he knows well and who could bring added value to the team. Jorge Sampaoli wants to strengthen the backbone of his team and bring an additional touch of creativity.
Sampaoli wants his new Guendouzi in Rennes
According to L'Équipe, Jorge Sampaoli would be particularly interested in the arrival of a midfielder with a profile similar to that of Mattéo Guendouzi, his former protégé at OM. Marked by his time in Marseille, the Argentine coach quickly made his mark in Brittany.
After leading his first training sessions, Sampaoli was reportedly attracted by several Rennes players, including Adrien Truffert, Lorenz Assignon and Alidu Seidu. However, it is in midfield that the Argentinian technician would like to provide significant reinforcement. The profile sought by Sampaoli is clear: a midfielder capable of recovering balls, distributing the game and being decisive offensively.
Qualities that the Argentine coach particularly appreciated in Mattéo Guendouzi in Marseille. This newcomer should also bring a touch of combativeness and aggressiveness to the Rennes midfield. It remains to be seen whether the Breton leaders will manage to satisfy the demands of their new coach. The winter transfer window already promises to be lively at Stade Rennais.
