Stade Rennais Moves to Renew Ait Boudlal's Contract Amid European Interest

French club Stade Rennais is actively working to renew the contract of young Moroccan international Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, as interest from European clubs in his services significantly increases.

According to "Mundo Deportivo," the 19-year-old's performance this season has attracted the attention of numerous scouts, prompting the French club's management to act early to secure his continued presence within the team and protect him from potential offers in the upcoming transfer window.

Although Ait Boudlal's current contract extends until 2028, Rennes' management recognizes that retaining the player amidst this external interest requires improving his current salary and extending the contract with new, stricter terms. This strategy aims to deter any club that might seek to exploit the player's current market value, which does not exceed 1.5 million euros, and to ensure significant financial gain if he is eventually sold in the future.

The same source indicates that Stade Rennais considers renewing Ait Boudlal's contract a top priority, not only because he is one of the most prominent rising talents in Ligue 1 but also because he is projected to become a significant defender capable of attracting substantial offers in the near future. Therefore, the club's management is working to finalize his contract extension as soon as possible, before his value increases further and competition for him intensifies in the next transfer window.