Baptiste Santamaria Seeks Exit from Rennes Due to Lack of Playing Time

Baptiste Santamaria, the 29-year-old midfielder for Stade Rennais, is reportedly seeking a transfer away from the club in the upcoming January window. This decision comes after a significant reduction in his playing time following the appointment of new manager Jorge Sampaoli.

Since Sampaoli took over from Julien Stephan at Roazhon Park, Santamaria has seen his role drastically diminished. In the past six weeks, he has only managed to accumulate a mere four minutes of game time. This situation has become untenable for both the player and the club.

Santamaria, who was previously a key figure in Rennes’ midfield, is eager for more opportunities on the pitch. However, with Sampaoli reportedly requesting additional midfield reinforcements for January, Santamaria’s prospects of regular playing time appear slim.

In light of these circumstances, Rennes is already working on securing a replacement for Santamaria. Meanwhile, the player himself is actively exploring options for a new club. There have been rumors linking him with AS Saint-Étienne, although his current salary could potentially complicate such a move.

As the January transfer window approaches, it seems increasingly likely that Santamaria’s time at Stade Rennais is drawing to a close, with both parties looking to part ways amicably.