Transfers and Contracts

After six games in as many preparation weeks, Frédéric Antonetti knows his squad. With eleven new players, he will know have to pick the best elements to prepare the Ligue 1 restart next Saturday

Staying ? Leaving ? The question disturbs the Stade Rennais striker. Meanwhile, back from the World Cup, the Ghanaian considers himself fit for the restart of the League. He accepted to answer our questions in the Route de Lorient corridors.

This Monday, Mickaël Pagis announced his retirement from football. The Stade Rennais striker, big favourite of the Route de Lorient supporters, is now thinking about his future. He is considering joining Frédéric Antonetti’s staff as a coach for the attacking lines.

It's a Stade Rennais Online information, Stade Rennais president Patrick Le Lay is expected to meet tomorrow with Fenerbahçe's board, to discuss a possible transfer of Asamoah Gyan to Istanbul. At the center of talks: The Ghanaian striker's transfer fee.

A few weeks before the league restarts, Samuel Souprayen has extended his contract for Rennes by 3 more years, being now tied to the club until June 2014. A strong vote of confidence offered by Rennes’ staff towards his young defender from Reunion Island.

Stéphane Dalmat, the last recruit at the Stade Rennais, has been introduced to the press this morning. He arrives in Brittany preceded by a sulphurous reputation. Both the player and the club tried to tone down Dalmat’s bad boy reputation.

Contracted to the Stade Rennais until June 2011, Sylvain Marveaux announced he refuses the idea to sign an extension with the “Rouge et Noir”. The winger, who had been in talks with the club since April regarding a contract extension, is now willing to terminate his contract with Rennes, and avoid any « clash » on his way out.

Every year, the transfer market comes with its usual lot of rumours, a large mix of news and rubbish. Seeking the best way to get you updated on all rumours, while always publishing quality information about Rennes’ transfer market, Stade Rennais Online has launched a “Transfer Latest Ticker”, relaying information from various media. Warning: some rumours have to be taken with a pinch of salt…