The Karl Toko Ekambi case is about to deliver its verdict.
Stade Rennais' preferred track to compensate for the long-term absence of Martin Terrier, victim of a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee, the 30-year-old Cameroonian international striker (53 caps, 12 goals) should be the long-awaited recruit. of the Breton club.
A paying loan without a purchase option
According to our information, the former Villarreal player, also requested by Celta Vigo, has chosen to join Rennes.
The two clubs finalize the agreement this Wednesday evening, on the basis of a paying loan (1.5 M€) without option to buy for the next 6 months.
While waiting for the final details to be settled, Karl Toko Ekambi is ready to reach Brittany in the next 24 hours.
A flight has even already been chartered from Lyon which he could board at any time, provided he receives the green light from all parties.
A Saudi club had also positioned itself, but it did not have the favors of the striker who was seduced by the prospect of playing for the top of the table as well as the European Cup in the second half of the season with reindeer.
Bruno Genesio confirmed Tuesday evening, at the microphone of RMC Sport, his desire to revive him after more complicated weeks in Lyon.
“He fills a lot of the boxes that we are looking for: he knows Ligue 1, he has experience, he is able to play on one side, in the axis and in different systems.
In a press conference this Wednesday, the Rennes coach even added that he had heard from the player "yesterday on the phone".
He had then seemed to him “very motivated”.
His wish should soon be granted.
In the direction of departures, Alfred Gomis should return to Italy.
The Senegalese goalkeeper, relegated 4th or even 5th in the hierarchy since the start of the season in Rennes, is in advanced discussions to sign in Como, resident of Serie B.