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Canadian Ismael Kone moves clubs in France, joins Rennes on loan from Marseille

Feb 3, 2025 | 6:05 PM

RENNES — Canadian international winger Ismael Kone has moved clubs in France, joining Rennes on a season-long loan from Marseille.

For the 22-year-old from Montreal, it’s a chance to establish himself in France’s Ligue 1 after failing to find a home with Marseille. He made just nine appearances for Marseille, with injuries not helping his cause since arriving in June from England’s Watford.

Rennes (6-12-2) stands 15th in the top French league, 13 places and 20 points below Marseille

Kone joined Watford from CF Montreal in December 2022, making 63 appearances in all competitions for the English side.