Wales midfielder James leaves Blues to join Rennes

Jordan James made more than 100 appearances for Birmingham, having come through Blues' academy

Wales midfielder Jordan James has completed his move from Birmingham City to French top-flight side Rennes.

Serie A side Atalanta tried to sign the 20-year-old in January but he has now moved to Ligue 1 in a deal reportedly worth £4m.

Rennes, managed by Julien Stephan, finished 10th in Ligue 1 last season.

James has made 104 appearances, scoring 10 goals, for Birmingham since making his debut in November 2021, having come through the youth set-up at St Andrew's.

He has 11 caps for Wales but also played for England Under-20s, having been born in Hereford.

James made 42 league appearances last season as Birmingham were relegated from the Championship but did not feature in their League One opener, a 1-1 draw with Reading, on Saturday.