The Stade Rennais is about to welcome a new recruit of choice during this market. Lagging behind on the offensive level, the SRFC will sign a Japanese striker from theScotland.
Mercato Stade Rennais: Kyogo Furuhashi to relaunch the SRFC attack
Since its 3-2 away success against OGC Nice on January 3, Stade Rennais has not won any of its last three matches. The Breton club has posted three defeats in a row with an attack that struggles to score. It is in this context that the SRFC has just achieved a nice success in this transfer window.
According to information from Foot Marketthe Breton club has reached an agreement with Celtic Glasgow for the transfer of Kyogo Furuhashi. The 30-year-old Japanese striker shone in Scotland and should bring all his experience and efficiency to the Rennes attack.
Author of 11 goals this season with Celtic, Furuhashi is a fast, technical player with an excellent sense of goal. His profile perfectly matches the needs of Jorge Sampaoli, who seeks to strengthen his offensive sector.
A reunion in perspective with Jota at SRFC?
The amount of the transfer should exceed 10 million euros, demonstrating the ambition of the Breton club. This arrival is part of the club's desire to strengthen its squad during this winter transfer window. After a complicated start to the season, Stade Rennais wants to give itself the means to move up the rankings.
-Other recruitments are expected, particularly in midfield and defense. If Furuhashi's transfer goes through, Rennes fans could witness a promising association with his former Celtic teammate, Jota.
The two players have already shown their complicity in Scotland and could form a formidable duo in Ligue 1. However, the Portuguese is already being pushed towards the exit.