TRANSFERS: Rennes land Toko Ekambi | OneFootball

Cameroon striker Karl Toko Ekambi has made the switch from Olympique Lyonnais to Stade Rennais FC, signing on loan until the end of the 2022-23 season. Meanwhile, OGC Nice have signed Burundi defender Youssuf Ndayishimiye from Turkish club Basaksehir.

In the wake of injuries to Martin Terrier and Arnaud Kalimuendo, Stade Rennais are strengthening their front line. On Thursday, Les Rouge et Noir registered the arrival of Karl Toko Ekambi , 30, for the next six months.

The Cameroon international is on loan without an option to buy from Olympique Lyonnais, who stated in a press release that "Stade Rennais FC will pay Karl Toko Ekambi's salary until the end of the loan".

After Angers SCO and OL, Karl Toko Ekambi will turn out for a third Ligue 1 Uber Eats club now that he has switched to SRFC. The former Sochaux forward has 56 goals and 22 assists in 161 games in France's top flight, and this season, he has been involved in six goals for Les Gones (four strikes and two assists) in 19 appearances.

First recruit for OGC Nice

Meanwhile, Le Gym are strengthening their defence at the end of the winter window. Burundi centre-back Youssuf Ndayishimiye, 24, of Turkish club Basaksehir Istanbul, has signed for OGC Nice until June 2027, the Riviera club announced on Wednesday evening.

Capable of playing as a central defender or central midfielder, Youssuf Ndayishimiye, 1.87m, has played 28 games in all competitions and scored seven goals for Basaksehir since the start of the season. He has played 74 games for the club since 2021, scoring eight goals.

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