FC Annecy is set to bolster its defence with the imminent loan signing of young Gabonese international Jonathan Do Marcolino from Stade Rennais. This news comes as the Haute-Savoie club sits 6th in the Ligue 2 table with 7 points from four matches.
Negotiations between Annecy and Rennes are at an advanced stage for the loan of the 20-year-old defender, who can play centrally or at left-back. Under contract with Rennes until 2028, Do Marcolino gained experience last season by making 22 appearances in the National league (now Ligue 3) for Bourg-en-Bresse.
Why Annecy is seeking a defender
Annecy's technical staff is looking to solidify its defensive squad for the season ahead. The club has conceded 4 goals in 4 matches but scored 5, giving them a +1 goal difference. Adding a versatile player like Do Marcolino, who is also a Gabon international, would provide extra options in central defence and on the left flank. This search for reinforcements is common at this time, as shown by FC Lorient's pursuit of Rodez striker Ibrahima Baldé.
What is Jonathan Do Marcolino's profile
Jonathan Do Marcolino is a defender developed at Stade Rennais, where he signed a long-term contract. His 2024-2025 season on loan at Bourg-en-Bresse allowed him to accumulate playing time at the national level. His versatility is a major asset for a club like Annecy, which must manage a busy schedule. At just 20 years old, he represents an investment for the future while being ready to contribute immediately. The club can track its squad development on the dedicated squad page.
How Annecy is positioned in Ligue 2
Annecy approaches this transfer period from a strong position in the championship. With two wins, one draw, and one loss, the team is just two points behind the leaders, Saint-Étienne. Their recent form, summarized by the DLWW sequence, shows a team on the up. The transfer window is an opportunity to address specific needs to stay in the race at the top of the table, a standings page fans can check on our standings. The match against Grenoble, who are 13th, will be a good test after the international break.
What is happening elsewhere in the market
The Ligue 2 transfer market is also active for other clubs. FC Lorient, in Ligue 1, is actively pursuing Rodez striker Ibrahima Baldé, according to Onze Mondial. Baldé, who has scored five goals in four matches this season after netting 13 last campaign, would be an alternative to Paulos Abraham. The Rodez club is reportedly asking for around 3 million euros for their striker. These parallel moves show the intensity of the final hours of the transfer window. The signing of Do Marcolino, if completed, would therefore be a deal struck in a highly competitive context.
The loan of Jonathan Do Marcolino would tie the player to Annecy for the 2026-2027 season, with his contract at Rennes running until June 2028.
