Belgian defender Theate leaves Bologna to join Rennes

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TUBIZE, BELGIUM - MAY 30 : Theate Arthur defender of Belgium arrives at the Martin's Red hotel prior to the United Nations League 2022 campaign at the Belgian Football center May 30, 2022 in Tubize, Belgium, 30/05/2022 ( Photo by Peter De Voecht / Photonews via Getty Images)
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Rennes, France, July 29, 2022 (AFP) - Belgian international defender Arthur Theate has joined Ligue 1 side Rennes from Italian outfit Bologna, the French club announced.

No financial details were revealed but French press reported the deal is worth around 20 million euros ($20.4 million).

Theate has signed a four-year contract.

He came through the youth ranks of Belgian clubs Genk and Standard Liege, before signing his first professional contract with Oostende.

The 22-year-old moved to Bologna on loan with an obligation to buy in 2021, playing 31 games for the Serie A club.

Rennes had been looking to fill the gap following the departure of Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd for West Ham for nearly 35 million euros.

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