Ghanaian defender Alidu Seidu has returned to first-team training with French Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais after being registered in the club’s squad for the UEFA Europa League.
The development marks a significant change in the defender’s situation after he was expected to leave Rennes during the recently concluded summer transfer window.
Seidu had been regarded as one of the players who could depart the French club before the transfer deadline, with interest from other clubs creating uncertainty over his future.
However, a move failed to materialise, leaving the Ghana international at Rennes as the club prepares for its domestic and European campaign.
With his departure no longer completed, Seidu has now been reintegrated into first-team activities and is back in training with the senior squad.
His inclusion in Rennes’ Europa League squad is also an important indication that the club continues to consider him as part of its options for the season.
The 25-year-old defender will now have the opportunity to fight for playing time and regain his place in the team as Rennes balances its Ligue 1 commitments with European football.
Seidu’s return could also provide a timely boost to his ambitions with the Ghana national team, particularly as he looks to maintain his fitness and establish himself as a regular option at club level.
Despite remaining with Rennes, however, his future is not completely settled.
OGC Nice continue to show interest in the Ghanaian defender and could still attempt to secure his services under France’s special “joker” transfer rules, which allow clubs to make certain domestic transfers outside the normal transfer window under specific conditions.
That means Seidu could yet find himself at the centre of further transfer discussions despite the closure of the main summer window.
For now, though, his immediate focus appears to be on Rennes, where he has resumed first-team training and has been included in the club’s Europa League squad.
The development gives Seidu a fresh opportunity to compete for a place in the Rennes defence after a summer filled with uncertainty over his next destination.
If he can regain regular playing time and remain fit, the defender will hope to make a strong impact for Rennes and continue building momentum ahead of Ghana’s upcoming international assignments.
