Désiré (Rennes Sporting Director): "Yasser El-Zaabiri is a Talented Striker and a Very Promising Prospect"

02 February 2026at20:44

Loïc Désiré, Sporting Director of French club Stade Rennais, affirmed that the signing of Moroccan talent Yassir Al-Zabiri aligns with the club's vision of investing in young players and preparing them to excel at the highest level.

In a statement to the club's official website, Désiré said: "Yassir is a talented player who has reached an important stage in his development after participating in the U20 World Cup. He also stands out for his ability to move without the ball, his excellent reading of the game, his work rate, and his composure in front of goal, which makes him a very promising prospect."

He added: "I would also like to acknowledge the great work done by our scouting department, which regularly traveled to Portugal. This deal is a direct result of their continuous efforts."

Désiré continued: "Similar to Abid Hamid, who has made significant progress since joining, we wholeheartedly wish Yassir success in showcasing his full potential in a Stade Rennais shirt."

Stade Rennais had signed Moroccan Yassir Al-Zabiri earlier today, Monday, on a contract extending until the summer of 2029, arriving from Portuguese club Famalicão.

Q&A

Why did Stade Rennais sign Yassir Al-Zabiri?

Stade Rennais Sporting Director Loïc Désiré stated that Yassir Al-Zabiri's signing aligns with the club's vision for investing in young talent, highlighting his U20 World Cup experience and key attributes like off-ball movement and composure.

What are the contract details for Yassir Al-Zabiri at Stade Rennais?

Yassir Al-Zabiri has signed a contract with Stade Rennais that extends until the summer of 2029. He joins the French club from Portuguese side Famalicão.