Florian Maurice officially took up his duties as technical director of Stade Rennais a few days ago, but he’s been working on the Breton club’s transfer window for several weeks. A transfer window that he wants ambitious, even if the uncertainty about the qualification or not for the group stages of the Champions League will inevitably curb some enthusiasm. What we do know is that Stade Rennais is looking for a central defender. Tanguy Kouassi was tempted but finally chose Bayern Munich. There are the Salisu (Valladolid) and Badiashile (Monaco) pistes, where European competition is fierce.
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On the air RMC, Florian Maurice assured that these two tracks were still relevant. “We started proceedings a few weeks ago. We are always in contact with the club and the player’s entourage. We remain active on this file ”, he explained about Salisu, as we revealed to you. For Badiashile, “He is a player who is part of a list of defenders that we have identified”. Nothing is therefore yet complete to strengthen this sector of play. Maurice also confirmed the real interest for Martin Terrier, sliding that he was not at the origin of it despite his status of former Lyonnais.
Mauritius ready to say no to € 80m from Real Madrid
Beyond the possible arrivals, the technical director commented on the many cases that will punctuate the Rennes transfer window in the direction of departures. Starting with Eduardo Camavinga, courted by Real Madrid. “For me, there is no subject, it was not even mentioned. It was clear from my arrival that this player was part of the project for the coming season. “ What if Real Madrid, announced as very interested, put € 80 million on the table? ” No. We want to continue with this player and it is important for him to continue to evolve with Stade Rennais. “
Things seem less closed about M’Baye Niang. “It should be noted that the player has ambition, perhaps the desire to go play elsewhere. I hear it, after that it is sure that there should be discussions, it is under contract with Stade Rennais, we will calmly see how the transfer window will go ”, he said, claiming he didn’t have OM on the phone for his Senegalese striker. Finally, he also mentioned the case of Hamari Traoré, at the end of the contract in a year and announced in the viewfinder of PSG. “He is under Hamari contract, so he will be there. Yes, we are discussing an extension. “ Brought to be more present in the media than during his time in Lyon, Florian Maurice had the merit of being clear. While waiting for the twists and turns of the transfer window …
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