Mercato: Brice Samba approaching, what future for Steve Mandanda?
With the probable arrival of Brice Samba as goalkeeper, Steve Mandanda would not immediately consider leaving Rennes, according to L’Equipe.
Stade Rennes is beginning a major change this winter, with the probable arrivals of Seko Fofana in midfield, but also of Brice Samba. The starting goalkeeper of Lens should be that of Rennes shortly, according to L’Equipe and Ouest-France, and this would then upset the current hierarchy.
With the desire for a goalkeeper more comfortable in the kicking game, Jorge Sampaoli would have his new number 1 with Samba, calling into question the short-term future of Steve Mandanda. Under contract until June 2025, the former OM would not consider “fleeing” Rennes in January or taking early retirement, according to L’Equipe.
It would therefore be time for reflection for Mandanda, who would have been surprised yesterday by the announcement of the probable arrival of Samba. “He is a huge professional, who has always had responsibilities during his career, he will persevere, he will be very respectful in group life”confides a relative of Mandanda to L’Equipe. The resumption of training tomorrow will certainly say more.
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