Renewed Doku contract at Rennes, club adds 70 million euro release clause

Rennes has renewed its contract with the player and added a release clause for €70 million. The contract will run until June 2025, with a buy-out clause in case the player decides to leave the club.

The decision to renew the contract was made after a successful season under new coach Julien Stéphan. The team finished in fourth place in Ligue 1, winning the Coupe de France, and qualifying for the Europa League.

The addition of the release clause is seen as a sign of confidence in the players' abilities and the management's commitment to the club's success. It also shows that the club is willing to invest in the future of the team, even if it means parting ways with some of their best players.

This move comes just weeks after the club announced that they had signed a new sponsor, bringing in more revenue to help fund the release clause. The new sponsor, named "Coca-Cola," will be featured on all official club merchandise, including kits and training equipment.

The club's new release clause is likely to attract interest from other clubs who may be interested in signing the player. However, Rennes remains confident that they can retain the player and continue to compete at the highest level of French football. The addition of the release clause will provide them with the financial security needed to make important signings and investments in the future.