Juan Quintero joins Rennes on season-long loan from Porto

Having yet to live up to the hype that surrounded him at such a young age, Juan Fernando Quintero is heading to Roazhon Park.

The Colombian attacking midfielder, 22, joined Stade Rennais on a season-long loan from Porto on Monday in a deal that is likely aimed at affording him more playing time.

(Courtesy: Stade Rennais)

It was only two years ago that Quintero took South America by storm, tallying five goals at the 2013 South American Youth Football Championship before going on to establish himself as Colombia's top scorer at the 2013 Under-20 World Cup and subsequently joining Porto.

Quintero was also included in Colombia's World Cup squad last year, where he made two substitute appearances as Los Cafeteros reached the quarter-finals, their best finish ever.

In his two seasons at Porto, the youngster tallied six goals through 53 appearances.