My journey with Rennais has been great but time to turn the chapter – Kamaldeen Sulemana bid farewell to Rennais
20-year-old Ghana winger Kamaldeen Sulemana has completed a sensational switch to the English Premier League despite short stint with Stade Rennais in the French Ligue 1.
Kamaldeen Sulemana on transfer deadline day, put pen to paper to become a Saint in a club record fee, signing a four-and-a-half-year contract for Southampton.
During to injuries, the Black Stars forward could not explore the chances for him in the French Ligue 1 as he managed to score just once in 18 games in the 2022-23 league campaign.
However, in his maiden season Kamaldeen scored five times in 27 matches.
In a social media post to bid the club farewell, Kamaldeen said, “I never thought my journey as a Rennais will be this short but the time has come for me to turn the chapter. Through the hard & good times, this journey has been full of great memories & lessons.
“I played alongside very talented mates & friends who became family. The Roazhon Celtic Kop, Les Socios, Allez Rennes, Roahzon’s Calls & the entire fans made Roahzon Park a unique story in my chapters.
“From my debut vs Lens on 8-08-21 to my last game vs Lorient 27-01-23 throughout my 18 months stay in Brittany will be one I will keep at heart & thoughts. All the best this season & beyond.
“Allez Les Rouge et Noir.
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Kamaldeen has been tipped to help Southampton escape relegation in the Premier League this season following their poor performance in the first phase of the campaign, which leaves them bottom of the 20-team League.
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