Pedro Mendes joins Rennes

Parma defender Pedro Mendes had been linked with Torino, but has joined French side Rennes instead.

As with all the players under contract with Parma, he is now a free agent following the club’s bankruptcy.

Torino had also been interested in making a bid for the Portuguese defender.

Today he was formally announced as a new player for Rennes in Ligue 1.

The 24-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-season contract.

Parma defender Pedro Mendes had been linked with Torino, but has joined French side Rennes instead.

As with all the players under contract with Parma, he is now a free agent following the club’s bankruptcy.

Torino had also been interested in making a bid for the Portuguese defender.

Today he was formally announced as a new player for Rennes in Ligue 1.

The 24-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-season contract.