JéRéMY JACQUET SEALS €69M LIVERPOOL MOVE AS STADE RENNAIS SALES SOAR
Stade Rennais has produced €344m in talent. Discover how Jérémy Jacquet’s €69m move to Liverpool continues their incredible streak.
Stade Rennais have built a reputation for being sharp when it comes to transfer business. Over the past few years, they’ve raked in €275 million from selling players—and Jérémy Jacquet’s potential €69 million move could push that even higher.
But it’s not just the money; Rennes keeps producing top talents that Europe’s biggest clubs want. Just look at Ousmane Dembélé, Jérémy Doku, and Eduardo Camavinga. The fees they brought in speak for themselves.
Here’s a closer look at some of Rennes’ biggest departures:
Raphinha — sold to Leeds United for €20 million
Raphinha spent a single full season at Rennes before heading to Leeds in 2020. He didn’t stick around England long, though, making a big move to Barcelona just two years later.
Ousmane Dembélé — sold to Borussia Dortmund for €15 million
Dembélé came up through Rennes’ academy and was already turning heads when he left for Dortmund in 2016. Since then, he’s picked up a World Cup, Champions League, and Ballon d’Or, with the last two coming after his move to PSG.
Désiré Doué — sold to Paris Saint-Germain for €50 million
Doué is another Rennes academy product. He joined PSG in 2024, linking up with Dembélé. At just 19, he scored twice in the Champions League final against Inter Milan and was named Man of the Match.
Eduardo Camavinga — sold to Real Madrid for €30 million, plus €15 million in add-ons
Real Madrid snapped up Camavinga when he was only 18. He’s already made 129 league appearances and played in two Champions League finals—winning both.
Nayef Aguerd — sold to West Ham United for €35 million
Aguerd arrived from Dijon in 2020. After two seasons at Rennes, he moved to West Ham and started in their Europa Conference League final win over Fiorentina in 2023.
Jérémy Doku — sold to Manchester City for €65 million
Doku joined from Anderlecht and quickly made a name for himself. Manchester City picked him up in 2023, and in his first season, he played 29 league games as City edged out Arsenal to win the title.
Jérémy Jacquet — moving to Liverpool for €64 million, with €5 million in add-ons
At 20, Jacquet is on his way to Liverpool after sealing the deal in January. Sources agree—he’s got plenty of qualities to shine at Anfield.
MARSEILLE MELTDOWN: WHY MEDHI BENATIA QUIT AFTER A BITTER MASON GREENWOOD FALLOUT
Marseille meltdown: Medhi Benatia resigns as Sporting Director after clashes with Mason Greenwood. Get the latest on De Zerbi’s exit.
Marseille’s sporting director, Medhi Benatia, has quit his job after reports of friction with Mason Greenwood, the former Manchester United striker.
It’s a tough time for the club. Benatia’s exit comes with pressure piling up; Marseille’s going through a rough patch that also saw Roberto De Zerbi walk out. De Zerbi left after that brutal 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The team are sitting in fourth, and they just missed out on the next round of the Champions League in dramatic fashion.
Benatia, who used to play for Morocco and had a solid career with Bayern Munich, Roma, and Juventus, confirmed he’s stepping down. In his statement, he didn’t hold back: “Since I got here, I’ve poured my heart into this job with one goal: getting Marseille back where it belongs. I know this club inside out. I understand what it asks of you and the passion behind it.”
He tried to keep things positive: “We’re still in the fight. Making the Champions League is within reach, and we’re still gunning for the Coupe de France. Even with the setbacks and bad luck, the project’s still moving forward on the pitch. But I can’t ignore what’s happening around us.”
Benatia pointed to growing frustration and a communication breakdown: “In Marseille, results speak for themselves. You know I don’t sugarcoat things. With all the tension in management, I’ve handed in my resignation because, to me, the club always comes first. I don’t want to be an obstacle or a burden.”
He finished with a note of regret: “I did everything I could, but I couldn’t calm things down around the team even though I really believe they can hit their targets.”
Apparently, Benatia and Greenwood just didn’t get along. Greenwood’s been crucial for Marseille since joining in 2024, and while De Zerbi backed him publicly, things between Benatia and Greenwood reportedly got icy. L’Equipe claimed the two barely spoke, and Benatia didn’t hide his criticism on or off the field.
Some say Benatia got fed up with Greenwood ignoring commercial duties last summer and not caring about the fallout. Now De Zerbi’s on the market, a familiar name for clubs like Manchester United and Tottenham, both hunting for new managers.
De Zerbi’s already been linked to United before. After his stint at Brighton, he was apparently considered for the Old Trafford job before they stuck with Erik ten Hag.
ARRESTS AT THE MKM: WHY POLICE INTERVENED DURING HULL CITY’S FA CUP DEFEAT
Police made arrests at the MKM Stadium as Chelsea beat Hull 4-0. Read the full report on Pedro Neto's hat-trick and the fan fallout.
Hull City say police made arrests after fans started up discriminatory chants during their 4-0 FA Cup loss to Chelsea on Friday night. Early in the game, the stadium’s PA system cut in with a warning: stop the chanting, or face arrest. Stewards and police didn’t mess around in the second half; the club announced they’d actually detained some supporters.
The chant targeted Chelsea and was homophobic. It’s not the first time this kind of thing has happened. Back in 2022, the Crown Prosecution Service made it clear that a certain lyric in the chant is a homophobic slur, and using it can land you in legal trouble. Just ask Paul Boardman, a Liverpool fan who got slapped with a Wembley ban and a £500 fine for shouting it at a train station.
Meanwhile, the game itself got away from Hull. Chelsea rolled over them, with Pedro Neto bagging a hat-trick. Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic still found a few positives, though. He liked the team’s defensive setup and thought they could’ve used their counterattacks better. “We deserved at least one goal,” he said, “but if we play like this, we’ll be in a good spot in the Championship.” He’s already thinking ahead to the next match against QPR.
On the other side, Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior was back at the MKM Stadium, his old stomping ground. He was buzzing about his team’s attitude and effort, especially in the first half. “Hull are flying in the Championship, and I hope they make the Premier League,” he said. “But our mentality and quality tonight made the difference.” He singled out Pedro Neto for his work rate and finishing, but really, he seemed proud of the whole squad. “Everyone put in a shift. The mentality was spot on.”
The night was extra special for Rosenior. He had more than 20 family members in the stands and got warm applause from both sets of fans. “This club means a lot to my family and me,” he said. “I really appreciate the welcome. It was a good night all around.”