According to Footmercato, negotiations are underway for Hans Hateboer's arrival as a wildcard and could be concluded shortly. Hateboer, who has been rarely used this season at Rennes with only 22 minutes played against Nantes, is at odds with coach Habib Beye. The defender would be excited to move to the banks of the Rhône, and his contract expiring in June 2026 facilitates the operation.

Olympique Lyonnais is looking to utilize the 'joker' rule, which permits French clubs to recruit one extra player from within France outside of the transfer window. The club's leaders are in discussions with Rennes to sign Hans Hateboer, a 31-year-old Dutch defender. Hateboer is currently under contract with Rennes until June 2026 but has only played 21 minutes in Ligue 1 this season. For the moment, the details of the negotiations have not been revealed. According to Transfermarkt, the player's market value is estimated at €2.5 million.