The upcoming summer transfer window is set to stir up historical sales records for Stade Rennais as 19-year-old Désiré Doué is expected to depart from the club. With just two weeks left until his birthday, the Sunday match against Reims could mark Doué’s 74th and final appearance as a dynamic attacking midfielder for Rennes. Throughout this season, Doué has shown significant growth and development, particularly since January, attracting attention from top clubs. Despite having two years left on his contract, the Breton club is bracing for interest from major teams, knowing they may not be able to retain their young talent like they did with Eduardo Camavinga in 2021 (transferred to Real Madrid) and Mathys Tel in 2022 (moved to Bayern Munich).
As the potential departure of Doué looms, Rennes faces the challenge of competing with big clubs in holding onto their star player. The young midfielder’s impressive performances have not gone unnoticed, leading to speculation of a bidding war for his signature this summer. With his contract situation in mind, Rennes understands that they may struggle to keep Doué at the club, which mirrors previous scenarios involving talented prospects like Camavinga and Tel who eventually left for big European clubs.
The clash against Reims will not only be a significant match for Stade Rennais but also a farewell of sorts for Doué, whose tenure at the club could be coming to an end. As Rennes prepares for the potential departure of another promising talent, fans will be watching closely to see how the situation unfolds during the transfer window. With the club unable to match the financial might of bigger teams, it remains to be seen where Doué’s future lies as Rennes braces for another high-profile departure.