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Valentin Rongier Transfer from Olympique Marseille to Rennes
Valentin Rongier has been transferred to Rennes for a fee of 5.5 million EUR.
L'Équipe reports on Valentin Rongier's transfer to Rennes. Valentin Rongier has signed a three-year contract with Rennes. Despite some opposition from the Roazhon Celtic Kop (RCK), a group of Rennes ultras, the transfer has been completed. The club and Rongier were aware of the potential backlash due to his past provocations with Rennes while he was at Nantes. The transfer was validated by Rennes' coach Habib Beye and the club's owner, the Pinault family. The transfer fee agreed with Olympique de Marseille is 18.5 million EUR excluding bonuses for both Rongier and Quentin Merlin.
Valentin Rongier, a former captain of Nantes and considered a historical rival, is set to transfer from Marseille to Rennes. The move has sparked significant controversy among Rennes fans due to Rongier's past statements where he vowed never to wear Rennes' colors and called the club a 'nemesis.' The Roazhon Celtic Kop fan group publicly opposed the transfer, labeling it an affront to the club's identity and expressing disappointment with the club's management for pursuing such a signing.
L'Équipe reports on Valentin Rongier's upcoming transfer from Olympique de Marseille to Rennes. Valentin Rongier is set to transfer from Olympique de Marseille to Rennes. An agreement was reached between the clubs after discussions extended late into the night from Saturday to Sunday. Rennes is expected to pay less than 20 million euros for both Valentin Rongier and Quentin Merlin. The Marseille management was convinced by the offer and decided to part ways with Rongier, who had previously rejected a contract extension offer in February.
Rennes has continued to show interest in Valentin Rongier despite the departure of coach Jorge Sampaoli, who initially sparked the interest. Rennes' management, who were turned down by Marseille in January, have been keeping an eye on Rongier's performances. His contract with Marseille expires next year, and there are tensions with his superiors. However, it is unlikely he will leave before the return to the Champions League.
Rennes and Jorge Sampaoli have shown interest in Valentin Rongier, but the player is considered intransferrable by Marseille. In response to the interest, Marseille's stance is firm, with the club making it clear that they have no intention of parting with Rongier. The club's management has emphasized that any potential suitors will need to look elsewhere, as Rongier remains a key part of their plans.
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