Feyenoord has had to come to terms with a significant decision in the transfer market, as their target Issa Soumaré has decided not to move to Rotterdam. The Senegalese left winger, who can also play as a striker, has chosen to embark on an adventure with Stade Rennes. This means that Feyenoord, under the guidance of Devy Rigaux, must continue searching for a suitable left winger. Soumaré is leaving his current club, Le Havre, on a free transfer and has made his choice for the French club. This is a missed opportunity for Feyenoord, which was interested in his services. Soumaré played 35 matches this season, scoring 8 goals and providing 5 assists, and had the potential to be a valuable addition for the Rotterdammers. The club had seen him as a possible successor to Raheem Sterling or Ayase Ueda. With Ueda likely to depart this summer and the need to find a replacement for Anis Hadj Moussa, Feyenoord now needs to explore other options in the transfer market. It is likely that Soumaré was not the only target on their list, and the club will need to act quickly to strengthen the squad for the upcoming season.