Rennes boss talks like a champion, warns Sporting over Harder | OneFootball

Despite not mentioning the name of Conrad Harder, the coach spoke on the topic and left a 'warning' for Sporting

Aug 22, 2025 | 23:16 |

Habib Beye, coach of Rennes, discussed his team's market during a press conference held this Friday, in anticipation of the duel with Lorient. Despite not mentioning the name of Conrad Harder, the coach spoke on the topic and left a 'warning' for Sporting, stating that he will not go crazy for any player.

"I will be very clear, because I read and hear some surprising things, prices being announced... We are definitely not desperate to sign all the forwards on the planet. We want one more forward, we are in the market and we are moving forward with our processes, but we will not pay a price that is not justified", he began to say.

The coach outlined the profile of the forward he wants: "If we have to stay as we are, I am very happy with my current squad, which is competitive. We need someone who can attack the opposing defense, with more physical prowess, also capable of occupying the area. To score goals and be effective, having proven that they have the ability to adapt to a club like ours", he said.

In addition to Sporting's forward, the French press talks about interest in Esteban Lepaul, from Angers. At this time, Rennes saw a proposal being rejected, for values still below twenty million, a somewhat distant amount from Sporting's aspirations.

This season, with Sporting's jersey, Conrad Harder - valued at 24 million euros - participated in three matches. The striker of the green and white team was an initial option in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, playing 68 minutes against Benfica, and came off the bench at the 84' against Casa Pia and at the 73' against Arouca.

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