It is almost acted. Valentin Rongier will leave Olympique de Marseille in the coming hours and engage with Stade Rennais.
The French midfielder will land in Brittany with Quentin Merlin for the sum of 22.5 million euros. A surprising transfer for a highly appreciated player in the Olympian locker room and by his coach Roberto de Zerbi.
Chute
The 30 -year -old was probably imagined not to wear the colors of the Breton club especially as a former player of FC Nantes in the past. In comments reported by West Francethe future ex-Olympian had declared a few years ago that the SRFC was a club that did not attract him.
“It is a club that does not attract me at all: I could not go there. I don't know if I am welcome. I have FC Nantes in me. It's my eighteenth season at the club, “ had he launched in 2018.
Angry Rennes supporters?
How will Stade Rennais supporters react for the very likely arrival of the Marseille midfielder? It is not impossible to see the Breton audience reserves a freezing welcome before adopting the former FC Nantes player.
What is certain is that the former Nantes will be questioned about his remarks at a press conference, if the transfer came to realize and materialize. Business to follow …
