Rennes Reaches Preliminary Agreement with Famalicão for Yassine El Zabairi on Four-and-a-Half-Year Deal
As the transfer window nears its close, activity at French club Rennes has intensified in recent hours. The club has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Portuguese side Famalicão for the transfer of young Moroccan striker Yasser El-Zabiri, according to Foot Mercato.
El-Zabiri is considered Rennes' primary target to strengthen their attacking line, especially after forward Kader Metty's move to Saudi club Al-Hilal. The U20 World Champion has impressed French club officials with his abilities, particularly following his standout performances at the Youth World Cup.
The same sources confirmed that negotiations, which began several weeks ago, made significant progress in recent hours, culminating in a preliminary agreement between the two clubs. El-Zabiri is expected to sign a four-and-a-half-year contract with Rennes, a move that reflects the club's strong confidence in his potential.
Foot Mercato also noted that despite interest from several Gulf clubs, the player preferred to continue his career in Europe and gave his final approval to Rennes' sporting project. Only minor details remain before the official announcement of the deal, which could be finalized soon, making it one of the most significant transfers at the close of the Ligue 1 transfer window.
