Rennes is considering retaining Fabian Rieder, a Swiss international midfielder, after his return from a loan at Stuttgart.

Bild reports on VfB Stuttgart's decision not to exercise the purchase option for Fabian Rieder. VfB Stuttgart will not exercise the purchase option for Fabian Rieder due to his lack of goal-scoring ability and minimal impact on the field.

Fabian Rieder is leaving VfB Stuttgart to return to his original club, Stade Rennes. The 23-year-old Swiss player joined Stuttgart in the summer of 2024 and played 33 official matches for them. A personal highlight for him was a Champions League match against Young Boys, where he assisted three goals against his home club.

Bild reports on Fabian Rieder's potential exit from VfB Stuttgart as he is placed on the transfer list. Fabian Rieder is on the transfer list at VfB Stuttgart. The club will not exercise the purchase option of around 10 million euros due to his limited role as a substitute player. The club considers the sum too high for a player who hasn't found a suitable position in the team. Rieder wants to remain at VfB Stuttgart and is committed to the team until the end of his contract.