Story bySebastien Szymanski set to join Rennes in €10m dealGet French Football NewsWed, January 21, 2026 at 5:49 PM UTC·1 min readSebastien Szymanski (26) is set to join Stade Rennais in a deal worth just over €10m, including bonuses, according to a report from L’Équipe and RMC Sport. It will be a crucial second half of the season for Rennes. Habib Beye has already confirmed that it is Europe or bust in terms of his future; failure to qualify for European competition again will cost him his job, and given the continued investment in the club, it is a minimum requirement. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementStrengthening the squad during the current transfer window is seen as a means to help them achieve that result and Szymanski has now emerged as a target.