Estéban Lepaul attracts interest from major European clubs

Stade Rennais striker Estéban Lepaul has drawn significant interest from major European clubs following a standout 2025-2026 Ligue 1 campaign in which he finished as the league's top scorer with 21 goals. Clubs monitoring the 26-year-old include Manchester City, Aston Villa, Atlético Madrid, Napoli, and Como.

Despite the interest, Rennes intends to keep the forward, and Lepaul has reportedly not requested a transfer. The player is expected to remain in Brittany to compete in the Europa League this season.

Lepaul's rise follows in the footsteps of his father, Fabrice Lepaul, a former professional footballer for AJ Auxerre and SA Épinal. Fabrice's career was cut short by a serious road accident in 1997, and he passed away in 2020. Estéban has frequently cited his father's influence on his career and continues to honor his memory.