Stade Rennais plans active summer transfers after Europa League spot

Stade Rennais secured a place in the UEFA Europa League after winning the French Cup, marking the club's first appearance in the competition under the new format. The European qualification is expected to raise the club's profile and help attract higher‑calibre players.

Club director Loïc Désiré and the wealthy owner intend to back a busy summer market while respecting France's financial‑fair‑play rules. Rennes have already completed the signing of midfielder Adrien Thomasson from RC Lens and are focused on retaining Ligue 1 top scorer Esteban Lepaut, who has drawn interest from Atlético Madrid, Benfica and Como. Additional targets include Seko Fofana, Ludovic Blas, young prospect Abdelhamid Aït‑Boudlal, and the option to purchase Arnaud Nordin, alongside plans to balance the squad through outgoing transfers.