Mercato: Carl Toko Ekambi of Lyon goes to Rennes

The Carl Toko Ekambi case is about to reach its verdict. The 30-year-old Cameroon striker (53 caps, 12 goals) should be a long-awaited track of choice at Stade Rennes to make up for the long absence of Martin Terrier, who suffered a torn ACL in his right knee. rookie of the Breton club.

Repayment of a loan without the possibility of a purchase

According to our information, the former Villarreal player, who was also asked by Celta Vigo, decided to join Rennes. The two clubs will complete the agreement this Wednesday evening on the basis of a non-repayable loan (€1.5m) over the next 6 months. Pending the finalization of the details, Carl Toko Ekambi is ready to arrive in Brittany in the next 24 hours.

He even has a chartered flight from Lyon that he can board at any time if he gets the green light from all sides. The Saudi club also positioned themselves but were not favored by the striker, who was enticed by the prospect of playing for the top spot in the table as well as the European Cup in the second half of the season with the reindeer.

Genesio got it on the phone

Bruno Genesio confirmed on Tuesday evening in front of the RMC Sport microphone his desire to reinstate him after more difficult weeks in Lyon. “He fills many of the fields that we are looking for: he knows Ligue 1, he has experience, he can play on the same side, on the axis and in different systems. At a press conference this Wednesday, the Rennes coach even added that he had heard about the player “on the phone yesterday”. Then he seemed to him “very motivated.” His desire should soon be granted.