Glen Kamara’s decision to leave Leeds United for Rennes seems to be haunting him. The Finnish midfielder joined Rennes last summer, citing the club’s “ambition” as a major factor in his decision, which some perceived as a slight against Leeds. However, things haven’t gone as planned for Kamara.
Kamara’s Journey So Far:
- Leeds United: Kamara played 42 times for Leeds in the 2023-2024 season, showcasing his skills in transition and ability to distribute the ball to teammates effectively.
- Rennes: Kamara started the 2024-2025 season as Rennes’ first choice but quickly fell out of favor, making only 13 appearances before being loaned to Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia.
- Al Shabab: He played 14 times for Al Shabab, scoring after a 5-1 win on his debut, but the club opted not to sign him permanently.
- Current Situation: Kamara has returned to Rennes but hasn’t made the matchday squad in the first three games, remaining unused on the bench against Lyon.
Regret Over Leaving Leeds?
With Leeds now in the Premier League, Kamara might be regretting his decision to leave. Daniel Farke’s new signings, Anton Stach and Sean Longstaff, seem to be thriving alongside Ethan Ampadu in midfield. Meanwhile, Kamara’s struggling to find his footing at Rennes, which currently sits 14th in Ligue 1. It’s likely Kamara wishes he was part of Leeds’ Premier League push ¹.
