UPDATE - Done deal as I just got confirmation from Los and should be on Sky Sports tonight.

Peep the grey BP shirt. Good looking out man!

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According to L’Equipe US National Team Captain Carlos Bocanegra has signed a three year deal with Ligue 1 side Rennes, but I’d hold off as an official announcement has yet to be made by the club or the player (whom I spoke with).

Stade Rennais FC finished the 2007/08 campaign in the 6th spot, 21 pts behind runaway leaders Lyon and 17 pts behind second place Bordeaux.

I would be extremely excited to see an American International playing in one of the most athletic leagues in the world and think this could be a great fit for a player with Bocanegra’s abilities.

With guys like Wiltord, M’Bia, Ekoko and Sorlin, Rennes is a team that could definitely push for a Champions League spot, one they missed out on by just a goal in the 2006/07 season.

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