Marin Pongračić had the option to join Rennes, which offered the same amount as Fiorentina, but he chose Fiorentina due to his desire to move to Florence.

Before Fiorentina got involved, almost everything had been settled with French Ligue 1 club Rennes.

Fiorentina managed to finalize the transfer at the last moment considering Lecce had already accepted an offer from French Ligue 1 club Rennes for Pongračić. Fiorentina matched the offer, and Pongračić decided he wanted to stay in Italy.

Marin Pongračić was on the verge of transferring to Rennes, but Fiorentina intervened in the process.

Marin Pongračić had an agreed transfer to Rennes, but Fiorentina intervened.

Rennes made a 15 million euro offer for Marin Pongračić, which was initially thought to be a done deal.

Marin Pongračić was very close to transferring to Rennes, a Ligue 1 team. The event manager of Rennes was preparing a big presentation, but the transfer eventually fell through.

Marin Pongracic had agreed a deal with Rennes six days ago before choosing Fiorentina.

Marin Pongračić had an agreed transfer to Rennes for 16.5 million euros. Both clubs had sent each other the necessary documentation for the transfer, and it was only pending finalization.

Lecce sold Marin Pongračić to Rennes. Fiorentina is also trying to intervene in the deal.

The Breton club is confident of having finalized the deal, similar to Lecce. Pongracic is expected in the city for medical examinations and contract signing between tomorrow and the day after.

Marin Pongračić has been reported by Italian media and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano to be leaving Lecce this transfer window. The transfer fee is reported to be between 13.5 to 15 million euros, which Rennes is willing to pay. The clubs have exchanged the necessary documentation for the transfer, and it is considered almost complete.

Insider Fabrizio Romano reports that Croatian national team defender Marin Pongračić should soon officially leave Lecce. Although there has been speculation for days that he would move to a stronger club in Serie A, it seems that everything has been agreed with French club Rennes.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Marin Pongračić is set to officially leave Lecce and join Rennes. Romano claims that Rennes' sporting director Massara decided to pay Lecce 13.5 million euros, a record fee for Pongračić and the fourth largest deal in Lecce's history. Italian media had reported that Lecce was asking for up to 20 million euros for the Croatian defender, but the demand was significantly lowered in the end.

Croatian international defender Marin Pongračić is soon expected to officially leave Lecce. Despite days of speculation about a move to a stronger Serie A club, it appears everything has been agreed with French club Rennes.

Marin Pongračić is set to join French club Rennes. He has been given permission by Lecce to travel to Rennes for medical examinations. This follows his performances in the European Championship for Croatia, which have impressed Rennes. The transfer fee is reportedly 15 million euros, a significant increase from the 1.6 million euros Lecce paid Wolfsburg for him last summer.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Marin Pongračić is set to officially leave Lecce. There were speculations that he would join a stronger club in Serie A, but it seems everything has been agreed with French club Rennes. The sporting director Massare of Rennes decided to pay Lecce 13.5 million euros, which is a record for Pongračić and the fourth-largest deal in Lecce's history.

Marin Pongračić is on the verge of signing for Rennes. Lecce and Rennes have reached an agreement on the transfer fee, which is expected to be 13.5 million euros. The Italian club has given Pongračić the green light to go to France for a medical examination.

Transfer of Marin Pongračić to Rennes is a significant topic in the Italian media. The official departure has not yet been confirmed, but it is clear that the Croatian national team player will not continue his career in Lecce but in the French club, which will pay 15 million euros for him.

Marin Pongračić is expected to sign a contract with Rennes. The deal is not yet officially announced, but according to Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, it should be finalized very soon.

Marin Pongračić is set to officially leave Lecce and join Rennes. The transfer is driven by the interest of Rennes' sporting director, Massare. Lecce will receive a transfer fee of 15 million euros, which is a record for Pongračić and the fourth largest in Lecce's history. Although there were speculations about a possible move to a stronger club in Serie A, an agreement was reached with Rennes.

Pongracic is set to join Rennes for 15 million euros plus bonuses. Lecce paid 1.6 million euros for him a year ago.

Marin Pongračić, currently playing for Lecce, is expected to transfer to Rennes. This has been described as a 'super sale' for Lecce. Rennes will pay 15 million euros for the Croatian footballer. Pongračić played two matches for Croatia in the European Championship and was briefly linked with Dinamo before the news of his transfer to Rennes.

Rennes is considering the Croatian international defender Marin Pongracic from Lecce. Discussions with Lecce are ongoing.