Djaoui Cissé, a 22-year-old French-Malian central midfielder, has been sidelined by Rennes and has been asked to find a new club. His contract with the club runs until 2030. Last season, Cissé made 40 appearances in Ligue 1, scoring one goal, and he has been capped 8 times for the France U21 team, scoring 4 goals. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €10 million. In August 2025, Rennes's asking price was reportedly over €30 million, a figure Inter Milan considered excessive, while reports in April 2026 suggested an offer over €20 million might be accepted. Strasbourg and VfB Stuttgart have been linked with the player.