Stade Rennais: Malian Issiaka Soukouna signs his first professional contract

The Malian U23 international defender commits until 2029

Africa Today at 05:16

Stade Rennais is betting on youth. With the new season approaching, the Breton club has announced the signing of Issiaka Soukouna to his first professional contract. The 19-year-old Malian U23 international defender is now tied to the red and black until June 30, 2029.

Issiaka Soukouna takes a major step at the beginning of his career. The Malian Olympic defender has put pen to paper on a three-year deal that keeps him at Stade Rennais until June 2029.

𝗜𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗸𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁 ✍️

With the red and black since 2019, promising defender Issiaka Soukouna signs his first professional contract with the club where he developed. 𝘔𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘬 𝘐𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘬𝘢.
— Stade Rennais F.C. (@staderennais) June 10, 2026

The central defender has already had a taste of first-team action at the end of last season, although he didn’t make an official appearance. That initial step paved the way for what’s to come. At just nineteen, Issiaka Soukouna is gearing up to experience Ligue 1 McDonald’s during the 2026-2027 season.