Rennes signs Sunderland striker Eliezer Mayenda for €20-25 million
French Ligue 1 club Stade Rennais has reached an agreement with English club Sunderland to transfer 21-year-old Spanish U21 striker Eliezer Mayenda for a fee between €20-25 million including bonuses. Mayenda, a former Sochaux youth product, helped Sunderland gain Premier League promotion in 2024-2025 with 10 goals in the Championship. He seeks more playing time after limited Premier League appearances. Rennes, also competing in the Europa League, beat interest from La Liga and Bundesliga clubs. Sochaux holds a 20% sell-on clause.
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Rennes Officially Signs Spanish U21 International Mayenda from Sunderland Until 2031
French Ligue 1 club Rennes has officially announced the signing of 21-year-old Spanish U21 international forward Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland, with a contract running until 2031. Mayenda, born in Zaragoza, Spain, moved to France as a child and joined Sochaux's youth academy, becoming the youngest professional player in Sochaux's history at age 16. After 15 Ligue 2 appearances for Sochaux, he moved to Sunderland in 2023 and was loaned to Hibernian. Under manager Régis Le Bris, he helped Sunderland gain promotion to the Premier League in the 2024/25 season, scoring crucial goals including a memorable 80-meter solo run against Bristol City. Last season, he made 20 Premier League appearances for Sunderland, scoring 2 goals. Standing 1.83m, Mayenda can play as a center-forward or winger, offering speed and power. He has Congolese and Togolese heritage but represents Spain at youth levels. Rennes executives praised his determination and potential, while Mayenda expressed excitement about joining the club and competing in Ligue 1.
虎扑 - 足球Transfer Market: Striker Eliezer Mayenda Officially Signs for Rennes
Stade Rennais has officially signed Spanish striker Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland for €20 million excluding bonuses. The 21-year-old center-forward committed to a five-year contract until 2031, marking his fourth professional club after Sochaux, Sunderland, and Hibernian. Mayenda, a Spanish U21 international with 9 caps and 2 goals, expressed happiness about joining Rennes and described Ligue 1 as an 'underrated league.' He will face competition for the striker position from Esteban Lepaul, last season's Ligue 1 top scorer with 24 goals. This is Rennes' fourth signing of an intense transfer window.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footEliezer Mayenda Signs for Rennes in €20 Million Transfer
Stade Rennais has officially signed Spanish striker Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland for €20 million excluding bonuses. The 21-year-old, a Spanish U21 international with 9 caps and 2 goals, signed a five-year contract until 2031. Mayenda, who previously played for Sochaux, Sunderland, and Hibernian, expressed happiness about joining Rennes and praised Ligue 1 as an 'underrated league.' He becomes Rennes' fourth signing of the transfer window. However, he faces competition for the striker position from Esteban Lepaul, who was Ligue 1's top scorer last season with 21 goals.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footEliezer Mayenda signs for Rennes from Sunderland for €20 million
Stade Rennais has officially announced the signing of 21-year-old Spanish striker Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland for a fee of €20 million, excluding bonuses. Mayenda has committed to a five-year contract running until 2031, marking his fourth professional club after spells at Sochaux, Sunderland, and Hibernian. The Spanish U21 international (9 caps, 2 goals) expressed his happiness to join Rennes and described Ligue 1 as an 'underrated championship.' However, he faces competition from Esteban Lepaul, who finished as Ligue 1's top scorer last season with 24 goals.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footStade Rennais completes Eliezer Mayenda signing for €25 million
Stade Rennais has finalized the signing of 21-year-old Spanish U21 international striker Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland for a fee of €25 million. The Breton club announced the transfer on July 5, 2026, with the player signing a contract until 2031. Mayenda, nicknamed 'Big Man', was trained at Sochaux before moving to English football. The transfer is part of Rennes' acceleration of their summer window as they aim to strengthen their attack. The club officially announced the deal via a statement and social media post, welcoming the forward.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertRennes Signs Sunderland Striker Eliezer Mayenda for Over €20 Million
Stade Rennais (Rennes) has agreed to sign 21-year-old Spanish striker Eliezer Mayenda from Sunderland for a fee between €20 million and €25 million, including bonuses. Mayenda, a left-footed forward known for his explosive pace and dribbling, is a key player for Spain's Under-21 national team, with 2 goals in 9 appearances. Born in Zaragoza to Congolese and Togolese parents, he moved to France at age 10 and joined Sochaux's academy, becoming the youngest professional player in the club's history at 16. He later helped Sunderland earn promotion to the Premier League by scoring 10 goals in the 2024-2025 Championship season, including a memorable solo goal against Bristol. Rennes beat competition from Real Betis, Paris FC, and Bundesliga clubs to secure the versatile attacker, who is described as a dynamic, explosive player capable of playing across the front line.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footEliezer Mayenda: Rennes Signs High-Potential Spain U21 Striker from Sunderland for Over €20M
Stade Rennais has reached an agreement with Sunderland to transfer 21-year-old striker Eliezer Mayenda for a fee between €20 and €25 million, including bonuses. Mayenda, a key player for the Spain Under-21 national team with 2 goals in 9 caps, is known for his power, speed, and versatility in attack. Born in Zaragoza to a Congolese father and Togolese mother, he moved to France as a child and joined Sochaux's academy, becoming their youngest professional at 16. After playing in Ligue 2, he moved to Sunderland, where he scored 10 goals in the Championship during their promotion season, including a standout solo goal against Bristol. He was also on loan at Hibernian. Rennes attracted him over interest from La Liga clubs, Bundesliga sides, and Paris FC. Mayenda chose Spain over France at youth level, training with the senior Spanish national team.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footEliezer Mayenda completes transfer to Rennes from Sunderland for €20 million
Sunderland's 21-year-old Spanish youth international striker Eliezer Mayenda has finalized a transfer to French Ligue 1 club Rennes. The deal is worth approximately €20 million excluding bonuses, with the player set to sign a five-year contract. Mayenda, who Sunderland originally signed from Sochaux in summer 2023 for around €1 million (including a 25% sell-on clause), was persuaded by Rennes' project and the prospect of returning to France to play in Ligue 1. Rennes, who are also competing in the Europa League, agreed the transfer with Sunderland as first reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano. The move marks a significant financial gain for Sunderland due to the sell-on clause.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuAgreement Between Stade Rennais and Sunderland for Eliezer Mayenda
Stade Rennais has reached an agreement with Sunderland for the transfer of 21-year-old center-forward Eliezer Mayenda. The transfer fee is €25 million, including bonuses. Sochaux, Mayenda's former club, will receive 20% of the capital gain. Mayenda, who previously played for Sochaux, moved to Sunderland three years ago and was loaned to Hibernian in early 2024. He has since played 45 matches in the Championship, scoring 8 goals and providing 5 assists. Due to competition in the Premier League, he was often relegated to the bench. Mayenda is expected to return to France in the coming days to join Ligue 1 side Rennes, becoming the club's fifth recruit of the summer after Adrien Thomasson, Issa Soumaré, Gonçalo Oliveira, and Nicolas Lemaitre.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertRennes Nears Agreement with Sunderland for Striker Eliezer Mayenda
Stade Rennais is close to finalizing a transfer deal with Sunderland for 21-year-old Spanish striker Eliezer Mayenda, with the operation expected to reach approximately €25 million including bonuses. Mayenda, a former FC Sochaux youth product, rose to prominence during Sunderland's promotion to the Premier League in the 2024-2025 season, recording 8 goals and 5 assists in 45 Championship appearances. Last season he played 20 Premier League matches but seeks more playing time to accelerate his development. The Spanish U21 international is known for his speed, power, dribbling ability, and tactical versatility, capable of playing as a central striker or on the wings. Rennes, which has already secured three reinforcements this summer, views Mayenda as a high-potential attacking addition. The deal would also benefit FC Sochaux, which holds a 20% sell-on clause.
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