Baptiste Santamaria, who is not in the plans of Rennes' coach Jorge Sampaoli, will finish the season at Nice. An agreement has been reached between Rennes and Nice for a loan with an option to buy. The financial details of the option to buy have not been disclosed. This move is beneficial for Nice, who have several injured players in midfield, and for Santamaria, as he will transition from fighting against relegation to competing for the Champions League. Source: Le Parisien.

Baptiste Santamaria, having been sidelined by Jorge Sampaoli at Rennes and part of a newly created loft due to Rennes' sporting difficulties, is close to joining OGC Nice. An agreement is almost reached with Rennes for a loan with an option to buy, with final details expected to be settled soon.