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Stade Rennais preseason, contracts and transfers

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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, sparking debate over award criteria. 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, making him one of the club’s highest‑paid players. 2030. The summer window saw a flurry of activity. Rennes confirmed activity, including the signings of midfielder Adrien Thomasson, forward Issa Soumaré (until 2030) and centre‑back Soumaré, Gonçalo Oliveira. A €22‑million deal brought Spanish striker Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland, the club’s third‑most expensive acquisition. Targets also included right‑back Antoine Hainaut, defender Saël Kumbedi Oliveira, and central defender Yerson Mosquera, while the club pursued South African striker Eliezer Mayenda (later signed) and Egyptian midfielder Emam Ashour. Contract extensions were secured for young centre‑back Abdelhamid Aït‑Boudlal and academy winger Amadou Diallo (until 2029). Pre‑season Mayenda. Pre-season began on 29 June June, with medicals for non‑international players. Discussions opened discussions opening on a longer‑term longer-term deal for head coach Franck Haise, whose contract runs to June 2027. Throughout July Haise. As the 2026 season commenced, Lepaul maintained strong form, scoring a hat-trick in a 3-3 friendly against Galatasaray and into August, Rennes repeatedly affirmed its commitment 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, rejecting all external bids Lepaul as their primary offensive reference, management is reportedly looking to recruit an additional central striker, with names such as Boulaye Dia and focusing on squad depth Ludovic Ajorque being mentioned. Additionally, Lepaul has been discussed as a potential candidate for domestic and European competitions. the France national team under manager Zinédine Zidane, though the striker stated he remains focused on his performance at Rennes.

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