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French midfielder Seko Fofana finally ended his term with Saudi Pro League league club Al-Ettifaq and signed a long term contract with Stade Rennais F.C during the ongoing Ligue 1 championship. He was part of RC Lens during the 2022-23 Ligue season and helped the club to finish in the second position. After that, he was signed by Al Nassr in 2023, and then was bought by Al-Ettifaq on loan in 2024.
Now, Seko Fofana will be looking to continue his great form when he steps on the field in Rennes jersey in the Ligue 1. Notably, Stade Rennais are currently in the 12th position in the ongoing tournament with five wins, eight losses and two draws in 15 matches so far. Now, Fofana will be seen playing for Rennes as they will face OGC Nice at Allianz Riviera in Nice on January 4.
We can turn things around very quick: Seko Fofana hopes for successful stint with Rennes
Seko Fofana impressed everyone with his prowess in his previous stint in the Ligue 1 with RC Lens. He scored 21 goals with 12 assists in 112 appearances for Lens. Now, the 29-year-old is also looking forward to banking on his experience and turn the things around for Rennes, who are currently in the 12th position in the Ligue 1.
“There are some talented players at Rennes, and I don't believe the club is playing to its true capabilities. We will have the opportunity to play a series of games to demonstrate that the start of the season doesn't reflect our quality, and I am hopeful we can turn things around swiftly,” Fofana was quoted as saying by Footboom.
This will be the eighth club that Seko Fofana will play for in his career. He was picked by Manchester United in 2014, and was also bought by Fulham and Bastia on loan. After that, he went to Italian club Udinese in 2016. After four years with Udinese, Fofana was picked by Lens in 2020, followed by Al-Nassr in 2023, Al-Ettifaq on loan in 2024 and is set to play for Rennes.
