Quentin Merlin

Quentin Merlin contract and transfer fees

Quentin Merlin's contract with Rennes runs until 30 June 2029 (31 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2029, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract elsewhere.

Quentin Merlin has moved for €23m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (2 paid transfers). The biggest: €13m, Olympique Marseille to Rennes, Jul 2025.

Rennes paid €13m for Quentin Merlin in July 2025. His value is now €23m, €10m above the fee. That is €317k per appearance across his 41 for them so far.

Quentin Merlin transfer history and what each club made

• Nantes · academy graduate · sold to Olympique Marseille for €10m (Jan 2024) · profit for Nantes €10m
• Olympique Marseille · signed from Nantes for €10m (Jan 2024) · sold to Rennes for €13m (Jul 2025) · profit for Olympique Marseille €3m
• Rennes · signed from Olympique Marseille for €13m (Jul 2025) · current club

Quentin Merlin injury record and availability

Quentin Merlin has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season Quentin Merlin has played 250 of a possible 900 minutes (28%): 3 starts and 5 appearances in 10 games, average rating 6.41.

Since 2024, Quentin Merlin has had 2 injury spells: 67 days out and 8 games missed. Longest: dead leg, 47 days (Sep 2024).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: no injury recorded
• 2024/25: 1 spell, 47 days out, 5 games missed

Rennes injury list

Quentin Merlin international career

Quentin Merlin has 16 caps for France U21 (latest Oct 2025) and no senior cap yet.