Stade Rennais hit hard at the end of this summer transfer window.
It was to be the top floor of the rocket, the last phase of a Mercato already very lively … the Stade Rennais had clearly set the goal of strengthening its attack after improving the other game sectors earlier in the summer. The mission is accomplished.
To fill the departure to Nottingham Forest of his top scorer Arnaud Kalimuendo (17 goals in Ligue 1 last season), Rennes bet on two profiles: Esteban Lepaul, pure surface scorer recruited from Angers, and Breel Embolo, worker attacker who belonged to AS Monaco.
The Swiss international has initialed a 4 -year contract to provide all his high level experience to a young group. This pretty blow, formalized after the Deadline of the transfer window (Monday at 8 p.m.) necessarily changes the situation for Habib Beye.
Embolo, the perfect complement of Lepaul
Executive President Arnaud Pouille did not hide his enthusiasm. “” With Loïc and Habib, we end our summer recruitment with the arrival of Breel, a profile which was part of our initial shortlist in the post of attacker, but which did not benefit from a good exit at the start of the transfer window. Breel has a great experience in high -level football. He was efficient in all the clubs where he has passed, in addition to being a framework for the Swiss national selection. Last year, he played more than 50 games with his club and selection, which demonstrates all his regularity. We are very happy to welcome him to Brittany and are convinced that he will meet the expectations of the red and black people ».
Sports director of the club and great architect of this new Mercato strategy, Loïc Désiré believes that Embolo's technical profile is perfect for completing the Puzzle of Habib Beye. “” Breel fully corresponds to the profile we were looking for to complete our attack, that is to say an attacker who weighs in the surface, difficult to move, impacting in the last gesture. What we also appreciate is his altruistic side, capable of putting his teammates in good measures. His very high level experience will be an asset for our team. The first elements of response in less than two weeks.
