Sports News of Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Ligue 1 outfit emerges as new suitor for Osayi-Samuel

Fenerbahce defender Bright Osayi-Samuel Fenerbahce defender Bright Osayi-Samuel

French Ligue 1 club Rennes have expressed keen interest in signing Nigerian defender Bright Osayi-Samuel from Turkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahce.

The 27-year-old is expected to leave Fenerbahce this summer after failing to agree on a new deal.

The 27-year-old is expected to leave Jose Mourinho's side in the coming summer after failing to agree to a new deal with the club.

According to reports, Rennes have set their sights on the former Queens Park Rangers defender as a potential replacement for Lorenz Assignon, who is expected to join Stuttgart in the German Bundesliga.

Osayi-Samuel has also attracted interest from several clubs across Europe, including FA Cup winners Crystal Palace.

The Super Eagles full-back joined Fenerbahce from QPR in 2021.

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