French club Rennes is reportedly planning a €10 million bid for Venezia’s versatile right-back, Antoine Hainaut, who was instrumental in the team’s recent promotion to Serie A.
The 24-year-old player joined Italian football in January 2022, moving from US Boulogne to Parma for a fee of €300,000. Venezia acquired him last summer for just €550,000, and he proved to be a key player in Serie B, helping the team secure the top spot and earn promotion.
Hainaut’s Stellar Season with Venezia
Hainaut had an exceptional season with Venezia, contributing five goals and six assists in 37 Serie B appearances. He showcased his versatility by playing in multiple positions, including right-back, central defense, and midfield.
His impressive performances have significantly increased his market value. According to French outlet Footmercato, Rennes is keen on bringing the player back to France.
The potential offer of €10 million is said to be substantial, making it difficult for Venezia to refuse, even after their promotion to the top flight. Hainaut’s current contract with Venezia is set to run until June 2028.
English Translation:
Rennes is reportedly lining up a €10 million offer for Venezia’s versatile right-back, Antoine Hainaut, who recently helped the club achieve promotion to Serie A.
The 24-year-old player arrived in Italian football from US Boulogne in January 2022, with a €300,000 transfer to Parma. He was then sold to Venezia last summer for just €550,000 and flourished in Serie B, where he helped the team secure promotion by finishing at the top of the table.
A Perfect Season for Hainaut at Venezia
Hainaut contributed five goals and six assists in 37 Serie B games this season, playing in a variety of roles from right-back to central defense and midfield. His transfer market value has now skyrocketed, and French outlet Footmercato reports that Rennes is eager to bring him back to his homeland. The offer is suggested to potentially reach €10 million, a figure that would be very difficult for Venezia to resist, even after their promotion to the top flight. His current contract with the Stadio Penzo side runs until June 2028.