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Stade Rennais preseason, contracts and transfers

Overview

Stade Rennais entered the 2025‑26 season with a strong medical programme and, after finishing sixth in Ligue 1, secured a Europa League spot by winning the French Cup. The club’s marquee striker, Estéban Lepaul, finished as the league’s top scorer with 21 goals but was controversially omitted from the UNFP Team of the Season. Despite interest from Atlético Madrid, Benfica, Como and other European sides, Rennes rejected offers reportedly worth €60 million and extended Lepaul’s contract to June 2030.

The summer window saw a flurry of activity, including the signings of Adrien Thomasson, Issa Soumaré, Gonçalo Oliveira, and Eliezer Mayenda. Pre-season began on 29 June, with discussions opening on a longer-term deal for head coach Franck Haise.

As the 2026 season commenced, Lepaul maintained strong form, scoring a hat-trick in a 3-3 friendly against Galatasaray and later netting a brace in a 3-2 victory against Le Mans. Amidst ongoing transfer speculation, coach Franck Haise stated there is “no discussion” about a departure, a sentiment echoed by Lepaul, who noted that management has “already closed the debate” regarding his exit. While the club intends to keep Lepaul as their primary offensive reference, management is reportedly looking to recruit an additional central striker, with names such as Boulaye Dia and Ludovic Ajorque being mentioned. Additionally, Lepaul has been discussed as a potential candidate for the France national team under manager Zinédine Zidane, though the striker stated he remains focused on his performance at Rennes.

Entities

Esteban Lepaul · Stade Rennais · Le Mans · Galatasaray · Raphael Varane

Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    RC Lens signs Junior Kadile and pursues infrastructure upgrades

    RC Lens has signed Junior Kadile on loan from Servette FC, while Stade Rennais pursues striker Odsonne Edouard from Lens. The club also named a new training pitch after Raphaël Varane.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Stade Rennais commits to keeping striker Estéban Lepaul amid transfer rumours

    Stade Rennais has extended striker Estéban Lepaul’s contract, rejecting transfer offers after his Ligue 1 top‑scorer season and a hat‑trick in a friendly, while he draws France national team interest.

  3. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Olympique de Marseille and Stade Rennais drive summer transfer moves

    Marseille eyes Ethan Mbappé amid financial limits, while Rennes sells academy graduate Loum Tchaouna to Coventry for €23 million and seeks to retain top scorer Estéban Lepaul despite €60 million offers.

  4. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Esteban Lepaul set to stay at Rennes while Lucas Stassin faces uncertain future at Saint‑Étienne

    Stade Rennais negotiate a new contract to retain top scorer Esteban Lepaul, while AS Saint‑Étienne’s Lucas Stassin sees limited future after a disappointing season.

  5. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Stade de Reims and Rennes reinforce attack with new forwards

    Reims sign free‑agent striker Sambou Soumano, while Rennes secure Spanish forward Eliezer Mayenda on a contract through 2031, boosting their attacks for the upcoming Ligue 1 season.

  6. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Stade Rennais signs Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland for over €22m

    21‑year‑old striker Eliezer Mayenda moves from Sunderland to Stade Rennais on a five‑year deal worth roughly €22‑25 million, with former club Sochaux set to receive about €4 million.

  7. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Stade Rennais signs Spanish striker Eliezer Mayenda for around €22 million

    Stade Rennais completed the €22‑million signing of 21‑year‑old Spanish striker Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland on a contract until 2031, marking the club’s most costly attack boost this summer.

  8. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Rennes negotiates new coach contract and plans busy transfer window

    Rennes is negotiating a new deal with coach Franck Haise and orchestrating a busy transfer window, targeting departures and signings to strengthen the squad for Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the Europa Leage

  9. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Stade Rennais kicks off preseason as summer transfer activity ramps up

    Stade Rennais starts preseason on 29 June, adds three signings, eyes more targets, and prepares for several departures as it cements its squad for the upcoming Ligue 1 season.

  10. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Stade Rennais secures Amadou Diallo with contract until 2029

    Stade Rennais has signed 19‑year‑old Guinean winger Amadou Diallo to a professional contract lasting until 2029, praising his resilience after an Olympic stint and a serious injury.

  11. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Stade Rennais ramps up summer transfer activity with Mayenda target and Oliveira signing

    Stade Rennais is pursuing South African striker Eliezer Mayenda and Egyptian midfielder Emam Ashour while confirming the €3.5 million signing of Portuguese defender Gonçalo Oliveira, adding to recent arrivals.

  12. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Stade Rennais strengthens squad in 2026 summer transfer window

    Stade Rennais has signed striker Issa Soumaré and defender Adrien Thomasson, secured Esteban Lepaul, and is seeking a centre‑back and goalkeeper as it rebuilds for the 2026 season.

  13. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Stade Rennais strengthens squad with Oliveira signing and eyes on Chevalier and Cissé

    Stade Rennais signs Gonçalo Oliveira, is linked to PSG keeper Lucas Chevalier, and draws interest from VfB Stuttgart for midfielder Djaoui Cissé.

  14. 4 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Lille and Rennes target Ligue 1 stars Johann Lepenant and Estéban Lepaul

    Lille eyes Nantes midfielder Johann Lepenant while Rennes push to retain striker Estéban Lepaul amid interest from clubs across Europe.

  15. 4 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Stade Rennais eyes major summer signing as it prepares for Europa League

    Stade Rennais plans an aggressive summer transfer window, targeting a high‑profile striker and working to keep top scorer Estéban Lepaul as they prepare for Europa League competition.

  16. 4 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Esteban Lepaul extends contract with Rennes until 2030

    Ligue 1 top scorer Esteban Lepaul has signed a new deal with Stade Rennais until 2030, receiving a major pay rise that places him among the club’s top three salaries, with Rennes refusing offers up to €60 m.

  17. 4 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Stade Rennais moves to sign Benfica forward and target Wolfsburg defender

    Stade Rennais plans to sign a forward from Benfica and negotiate a €10 million deal for Wolfsburg defender Saël Kumbedi to reinforce its squad before the World Cup break.

  18. 4 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Stade Rennais moves to extend Lepaul and Aït‑Boudlal contracts

    Stade Rennais aims to retain top striker Estéban Lepaul and young defender Abdelhamid Aït‑Boudlal, extending their contracts ahead of Europa League participation.

  19. 4 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Stade Rennais to sign French right‑back Antoine Hainaut for €10 million

    Stade Rennais plans a €10 million transfer for French right‑back Antoine Hainaut, a former PSG academy player now in Italy, to boost its defence ahead of the Europa League.

  20. 4 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Stade Rennais plans active summer transfers after Europa League spot

    Stade Rennais will ramp up its summer transfer activity, aiming to keep top scorer Esteban Lepaut and add players like Adrien Thomasson after qualifying for the Europa League.

  21. 4 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Esteban Lepaul Leads Rennes as Ligue 1 Top Scorer, Sparks Transfer Interest

    Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul ended the season as Ligue 1 top scorer with 21 goals, drawing interest from Atletico Madrid, Benfica and Serie A’s Como.

  22. 4 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    UNFP Ligue 1 team of the season sparks debate as top scorer Estéban Lepaul is omitted

    Top scorer Estéban Lepaul left out of UNFP XI while Lens defender Malang Sarr makes the team, prompting debate.

Sources

abola.pt · allezpaillade.com · asaecenter.org · butfootballclub.fr · cultureinfo.com · eurosport.fr · foot-sur7.fr · foot01.com · football.fr · frenchfootballweekly.com · hommedumatch.fr · lavenirdelartois.fr · lesinguliersete.fr · lfm.ch · livefoot.fr · madeinlens.com · minsakert.se · mymistrzowie.pl · nicematin.com · olympique-et-lyonnais.com · rennes-infos-autrement.fr · revelations-emerige.com · sixactualites.fr · sochimedizin.de · sofoot.com · spd-noervenich.de · sport.fr · sport1.pl · sportbusinessmag.com · stade-rennais-online.com · strategicriskafrica.com · voetbalnieuws.be · volley24.pl · WIW Sport

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