Ivorian international Seko Fofana has officially joined Rennes on a four-and-a-half-year contract, as announced by the Ligue 1 club on Wednesday. This move comes after an 18-month stint in Saudi Arabia.
The 29-year-old midfielder, who has earned 22 caps for the Ivory Coast national team, is reported to have signed for a fee of approximately 20 million euros ($20.8 million).
Fofana, previously the captain of Lens, transferred to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in the summer of 2023, following his significant contribution to Lens’s return to the Champions League after a 21-year absence.
However, Fofana struggled to establish himself in the Middle Eastern league, both at Al Nassr and during a loan period at Al Ettifaq.
Rennes currently finds itself in 12th place in Ligue 1, only four points clear of the relegation zone, prompting the club to pursue Fofana, who has previously collaborated with Rennes’ executive president Arnaud Pouille during their time at Lens.
“There are many talented players at Rennes, and I believe the club deserves a better position,” Fofana stated. “It is a team I have frequently faced in this league, and I am eager to begin my journey here.”
