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Eintracht Frankfurt advances talks to sign Lilian Brassier from Rennes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 8:35 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Eintracht Frankfurt advances talks to sign Lilian Brassier from Rennes

Summary

Eintracht Frankfurt is in advanced negotiations with Rennes for the transfer of centre-back Lilian Brassier. The 26-year-old defensive player was deemed surplus to requirements at Rennes, especially after the club's recent signings of Charlie Cresswell and Gonçalo Oliveira. L’Equipe reports that the clubs are close to reaching a €12 million agreement. Brassier, who joined Rennes on a loan deal from Marseille with an obligation to buy, has been training away from the squad ahead of their upcoming match against PSG. The deal could progress further in the coming days.

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By the Numbers

•Eintracht Frankfurt and Rennes negotiate Brassier's transfer.
•Brassier considered surplus to requirements at Rennes.
•Agreement is close to €12 million.
•Brassier trained away from Rennes squad before PSG match.
•Frankfurt aims to bolster their defense ahead of new season.

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8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Eintracht Frankfurt in talks to sign Rennes centre-back Lilian Brassier

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Eintracht Frankfurt and Rennes are in advanced talks for the transfer of Lilian Brassier (26) from Roazhon Park to the Deutsche Bank Park, as reported by L’Equipe. Brassier was deemed surplus to re...
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