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Frankfurt pursues Stade Rennais defender Brassier this summer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:41 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Frankfurt pursues Stade Rennais defender Brassier this summer

Summary

Eintracht Frankfurt is seeking to bolster its defense by pursuing Lilian Brassier from Stade Rennais. Talks are reported to be underway as the Bundesliga club looks for a new central defender this summer. Brassier, a 26-year-old regular starter last season for Rennes, is under contract until 2029. Rennes is said to be open to allowing his departure, but negotiations are ongoing. Frankfurt is also considering AJ Auxerre's Clément Akpa as another defensive option alongside Brassier.

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•Frankfurt actively seeks a central defender this summer
•Lilian Brassier was a starter for Rennes last season
•Brassier's contract with Rennes runs until 2029
•Negotiations for Brassier's transfer are currently underway
•Frankfurt also interested in Clément Akpa from AJ Auxerre

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3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Frankfurt identify Stade Rennais' Brassier as ideal centre-half signing

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Amid an ongoing hunt for a new central defender this summer, Eintracht Frankfurt may have uncovered their desired player. According to information obtained from Sport BILD, the Bundesliga outfit is w...
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