Rennes-Marseille transfer negotiations 2026

In late July 2026 Stade Rennais arranged a season‑long loan for 21‑year‑old Moroccan forward Yassir Zabiri to Spain’s Racing Santander. The move came after Olympique de Marseille, interested in the player, could not complete a signing because of limited financial margins and salary constraints, highlighting Marseille’s cash‑flow pressures.

A few days later Marseille remained under DNCG‑imposed financial restrictions and continued to trim its wage bill. Stade Rennais responded by exploring defensive reinforcements, showing interest in Marseille’s 30‑year‑old centre‑back Nayef Aguerd, whose release clause was due to expire, and in Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu, whom Marseille were also scouting. Both clubs had not confirmed any formal offers, indicating that the transfer window negotiations were still fluid.

Overall, the period reflects ongoing financial strain at Marseille influencing its ability to retain or acquire players, while Rennes used the situation to both off‑load surplus talent and probe potential defensive signings from Marseille.