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REPORT: CITY CHASING RENNES LEFT-BACK

Wed Jan 15, 2020 1:24 am

Cardiff City one of several clubs chasing Rennes left-back transfer - reports
By Tom Coleman

The Bluebirds have been mentioned as one of several possible teams in for the Rennes full-back, who looks destined to move on this winter


Cardiff City are reportedly one of several clubs credited with an interest in Rennes left-back Souleyman Doumbia.

According to French outlet L'Equipe, the Bluebirds are keeping a close eye on the 23-year-old, who is believed to be growing increasingly frustrated at the lack of first-team opportunities in Brittany, and recently confirmed his desire to move on in this window.

He said: “I want to leave this winter. It will be a heartbreaking situation, but I have come to an age where I must play.

"I would like to do six good months on loan and then maybe come back or go elsewhere. I would prefer not to leave Rennes permanently, for the moment.

"What interests me is to play and enjoy myself on the pitch. I miss that.”



However, despite those comments, a permanent move has not been ruled out, with Cardiff set to face competition from Utrecht and French side Angers for his signature.

Doumbia only arrived at Rennes back in January 2019, joining from Swiss side Grasshopper Zurich.

At the time, the Ivorian was a highly-rated prospect, attracting interest from Porto, as well as Germany.

Doumbia has played just three times this season, with two of those appearances coming in the Europa League, and it now looks increasingly likely that he will be on the move again.
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Re: REPORT: CITY CHASING RENNES LEFT-BACK

Wed Jan 15, 2020 1:26 am

Initial thoughts are "Why would we want a full-back who can't get in his current team but on inspection it appears the player os highly rated and worth noting that Rennes FC currently sit in 3rd place in Ligue 1; France's top division

Time will tell... :ayatollah:

Re: REPORT: CITY CHASING RENNES LEFT-BACK

Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:40 am

We need a rb

Re: REPORT: CITY CHASING RENNES LEFT-BACK

Wed Jan 15, 2020 9:04 am

So basically, he wants to go play football for 6 months then go home!!

If we need a fullback let's get one that will be here for a few years.

Re: REPORT: CITY CHASING RENNES LEFT-BACK

Wed Jan 15, 2020 9:14 am

He says he doesn't want to leave Rennes at the moment.

Unless he comes here, does well, fits in with the squad and feels like this is the club for him. He wont necessarily move on after 6 months.

That's if this is a serious rumour in the first place!

23 years old, first Ivory Coast cap in July 2019. As said above, playing for a good Rennes team. Could be a good fit?

Re: REPORT: CITY CHASING RENNES LEFT-BACK

Wed Jan 15, 2020 9:20 am

sounds like he wants the promise of first team football for 6 months....

Re: REPORT: CITY CHASING RENNES LEFT-BACK

Wed Jan 15, 2020 12:47 pm

Yep.

Re: REPORT: CITY CHASING RENNES LEFT-BACK

Wed Jan 15, 2020 1:56 pm

JulesK wrote:Yep.



That sounds just about right liverpool put stipulations into loan deals about game time so suspect most top teams do same . :old:

Re: REPORT: CITY CHASING RENNES LEFT-BACK

Wed Jan 15, 2020 7:36 pm

Well RENNES Are 1-0 up away at NIMES as this is posted and he is not in the starting 11 or 1 of the subs ....

Re: REPORT: CITY CHASING RENNES LEFT-BACK

Wed Jan 15, 2020 7:40 pm

Load of rubbish this rumour and that’s a FACT

Re: REPORT: CITY CHASING RENNES LEFT-BACK

Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:42 pm

Game ended 1-0 to RENNES .