Stade Rennais is preparing for significant adjustments this winter to improve its position in Ligue 1. Currently in 12th position, despite an ambitious budget, the club aims to strengthen its squad, targeting several key positions to return to the race for European competitions.
Jorge Sampaoli, during a recent press conference, expressed his wish to recruit at least one player per line. This change in strategy is vital for the club as they strive to turn around their disappointing run so far this season.
Brice Samba is among the most discussed names in Rennes circles in recent days. Sampaoli confirmed that several players are being considered, although no arrival has yet been made official. This uncertainty underlines the urgency of the situation.
Steve Mandanda's contract, which ends in June, complicates the situation. Despite this, Sampaoli highlighted Mandanda's importance in the team: “The club is trying to manage this situation, but today we are counting on him, he has given us security. »
The potential arrival of a new goalkeeper could intensify competition within the team, a prospect Sampaoli appears to welcome. During their collaboration at OM, he had already made Mandanda the second choicewhich adds an interesting dimension to this situation.
These changes envisaged by Rennes show a clear desire to rectify their current trajectory. The winter transfer window promises to be crucial for the Breton club, determined to reposition itself favorably in the ranking.
