Rennes Rejects Ait Boudlal Sale, Prepares Contract Extension

Moroccan defender Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal is enjoying an exceptional season with Stade Rennais, emerging as one of Ligue 1's key discoveries this season thanks to his strong performances and consistent play.

Despite the return of defender Anthony Rouault, the Moroccan international has maintained his starting spot in the four-man defense, a fact confirmed in their recent 2-1 victory over Angers.

Ait Boudlal's impressive form has attracted attention from several major European clubs. However, Rennes' management has no intention of selling him during the upcoming summer transfer window. Instead, they prefer to work on extending his contract beyond 2028, a move aimed at securing the future of one of the team's most promising talents and retaining him for as long as possible, according to Ouest-France newspaper.

Ait Boudlal joined Rennes in 2024 for approximately one million euros. He quickly established himself in the starting lineup, consistently demonstrating his high caliber and significant potential with each passing match, becoming a cornerstone of the team and one of its standout surprises this season.