Jorge Sampaoli recommended Erick Pulgar from Flamengo to join Rennes, but the club's director of sports, Frédéric Massara, did not pursue the proposal, favoring French or European players instead.

Rennes has expressed interest in Erick Pulgar as they seek an experienced midfielder. The French club has identified the Chilean international, who is currently with Flamengo, as a potential addition to their squad. At 30 years old, Pulgar is one of the options Rennes is evaluating, along with other midfielders such as Haris Belkebla. Although Rennes is also in pursuit of Seko Fofana, their focus on Pulgar underscores their dedication to acquiring a seasoned player to boost their midfield capabilities.