Jaquet rejects Arsenal, Rennes renews contract and locks in the future

On August 5, Rennes defender Jakut, who had previously attracted much attention from Arsenal, resolutely rejected the Gunners' invitation. The 20-year-old French central defender has become the unscrupulous jade in the eyes of many European clubs this summer's transfer window. Arsenal originally hoped to recruit him to strengthen the team's defense.

When Jaquet was loaned to Clermont in French Ligue 2 last season, he attracted many scouts with his steady defensive performance and excellent on-field decision-making. After returning to Rennes, he quickly integrated into the team system and made his mark in the Ligue 1 stadium. He played for the team 11 times, showing maturity and confidence far beyond his age. Accurate passes and tough battles have become an indispensable part of Rennes' defense line. Because of this, Arsenal listed it as a key signing target.

However, after careful consideration, Yakut decided to refuse Arsenal and choose to continue to hone in Rennes. To prevent other clubs from poaching again, Renne acted quickly after learning of the player’s decision to provide Jaquet with a contract extension to extend the cooperation between the two parties to 2029. This move demonstrates Rennes' emphasis on this potential star and also stabilizes the team's future defense structure. Although Jaquet rejected Arsenal, his popularity in the transfer market has not diminished at all. As a regular visitor to the young national teams at all levels in France, he is widely regarded as having the potential to be selected for the adult national team. His outstanding physical fitness and solid defensive skills still attract the attention of many European giants. In the future, whether Yakut will continue to shine in Rennes or start a new journey in a certain transfer window will undoubtedly become the focus of fans and media attention.