Baptiste Santamaria, who was not wanted at Rennes and had been sidelined by his managers, has officially moved to OGC Nice on loan with an option to buy. This transfer is part of Nice's efforts to bolster their squad, which has been hit by injuries to players like Sanson and Rosario. Nice's sporting director, Florian Maurice, mentioned that he did not hesitate to initiate discussions with Santamaria, a player he had previously signed for Rennes in the summer of 2021 for 14 million euros. Maurice described Santamaria as a high-level player in excellent physical condition who was in need of a new challenge.

Baptiste Santamaria is leaving Rennes for Nice in this winter transfer window. Nice has officially announced the loan with an option to buy for the midfielder, who was trained at Tours. Santamaria expressed his enthusiasm, stating that he feels ready and operational, and was convinced by the discussions with Nice's management and Franck Haise. He acknowledged the club's ambitions and is proud to be part of the journey.

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.