Brest showed interest in Rachid Kouda along with several English teams and Italian clubs such as Bologna, Como, and Cagliari. However, Kouda decided to join Parma instead. According to his agent, Domitien Nzale, the decision was influenced by Parma's historical significance and the compelling project they presented. Despite interest from clubs like Brest and others, Nzale expressed pride in choosing Parma, citing the club's investment in Kouda and their shared optimism about the team's future in Serie A.