Should we absolutely keep Steve Mandanda as number one goalkeeper at Stade Rennais next season? Not at all to his advantage against Brest during the derby this Sunday, the 39-year-old French international goalkeeper had recently extended his contract at Rennes for an additional season, until June 2025.
A judicious choice on the part of the Breton club coached by Julien Stéphan? If Steve Mandanda’s experience can only be a huge plus for the residents of Roazhon Park, his starting place could nevertheless be called into question during the next summer transfer window for Rennes.
If Gauthier Gallon or the young Turk Dogan Alemdar, currently on loan to Troyes in Ligue 2, seem too light to occupy this number one position, Stade Rennais could well explore two interesting avenues for this summer.
As recently announced, the profile of the new 24-year-old Croatian international goalkeeper, Nediljko Labrovic (HNK Rijeka), would have everything to please the SRFC… just like that of a certain Alban Lafont, currently valued at at least €14 million among the Canaries!
After having already got their hands on Ludovic Blas, the idea of attracting another important element of FC Nantes during the coming off-season with Alban Lafont would represent a great opportunity for Stade Rennais to seize. The ideal plan for Rennes?
