Leeds United have confirmed the exit of Glen Kamara as the midfielder joins Stade Rennais on a permanent deal.
The Finland international signed for Leeds last summer from Rangers for a fee in the region of £5million.
Kamara played a big role for Daniel Farke’s side as they reached the play-off final, making 42 appearances in all competitions during his single season with the club.
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The 28-year-old will join Rennes in Ligue 1 after they finished 10th last season.
Rennes were long time admirers of Kamara and tried to sign him last summer when Leeds secured his services. The Athletic reported on Monday Leeds were in an advanced situation for the permanent transfer of Kamara to the French side.
The deal for the midfielder is for an undisclosed fee, although it is thought to be nearly double what Leeds paid for him a year ago.
Leeds have some cover in the No. 8 role in midfield following the loan signing of Joe Rothwell from Bournemouth last week.
Kamara is the latest of a number of exits from Elland Road this summer including Archie Gray, Marc Roca, Diego Llorente, Charlie Cresswell and Jack Harrison.
So far Leeds have made three additions to Farke’s squad, with Rothwell joining defender Joe Rodon and goalkeeper Alex Cairns at the club.
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