<b>Allnigeriasoccer.com</b> understands that French club Rennes have chosen not to extend the contract of Ejike Uzoenyi.<br /><br />Ejike Uzoenyi was absent from Rennes pre - season training camp in Carnac, suggesting that he has been deemed surplus to requirement by new gaffer Philippe Montanier.<br /><br />It is now confirmed that the 25 - year - old winger has returned to parent club Enugu Rangers as he awaits other options in the summer transfer window.<br /><br />In January, Rennes quietly offered Ejike Uzoenyi a six - month temporary contract, but in the off season the club parted company with coach Frederic Antonetti, the number one fan of the Nigeria international.<br /><br />Last season, he managed just one appearance for Rennes in the French championship.<br /><br />All this contributed to the club's decision not to sign him on a permanent basis from Enugu Rangers.<br /><br />Nevertheless, being a Nigeria international, an African Cup of Nations winner for that matter, Uzoenyi is still wanted by teams in Europe and his representatives are mulling over some offers.<br />