Rennes reach out for Lens duo
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
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UEFA Intertoto Cup winners Stade Rennais FC have signed defender Lucien Aubey and midfielder Kader Mangane from relegated RC Lens for undisclosed fees.
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Aubey move
DR Congo-born former French Under-21 international Aubey, 24, has agreed a three-year contract with Rennes having spent the last six months of 2007/08 on loan at English side Portsmouth FC, making three appearances. He moved to Lens a year ago after eight years and 148 league games with Toulouse FC.
Mangane switch
The 25-year-old Senegal player Mangane will be tied to Rennes until 2012. He also arrived at Lens last summer, having caught the eye when his BSC Young Boys team were eliminated by the French club from the UEFA Cup. In all, he made 23 league outings for Lens, scoring five goals. Rennes have reached the UEFA Cup second qualifying round thanks to their success in the UEFA Intertoto Cup. They meet Stabæk IF on 14 and 28 August.
