the whole game, in a 1–0 loss against Valenciennes. Ironically, three days prior on 21 March 2012, the club beat Valenciennes 3–1 to reach the semi–finals of the Coupe de France. Danzé then set up two goals in two matches between 7 April 2012 and 16 April 2012 against Évian and OGC Nice. However, during a 2–0 loss against Bordeaux on 2 May 2012, he suffered a thigh injury and was substituted in the 43rd minute, resulting in him missing two matches. It wasn't until in the last game of the season against Dijon, Danzé returned to the starting line–up and set up the club's fifth goal of the game, in a 5–0 win. At the end of the 2011–12 season, he made forty–four appearances and scoring once in all competitions. It was announced on 5 July 2012 that Danzé signed a three–year contract with Stade Rennais, keeping him until 2016. He was permanently appointed as the new captain of the club following the departure of Kader Mangane ahead of the 2012–13 season. At the start of the 2012–13 season, Danzé continued to established himself in the starting eleven, playing in the right–back position, and retaining his captaincy role. Due to continuous competitions in the right–back position, Danzé rotated in different positions, playing in either the defensive midfield position and right–midfield position. He then made his 200th appearance for the club, coming against Saint-Étienne on 26 October 2012, as they lost 2–0. Shortly after, Danzé suffered an illness that kept him out for one match. He made his return to the starting line–up, in a 1–0 win against Stade de Reims on 3 November 2012. Danzé continued to remain in the first team since returning from injury for the next three months. This lasted until mid–February when he suffered a thigh injury that saw him miss one match. It wasn't until 15 February 2013 when Danzé returned to the starting line–up, in a 2–0 loss against Lille. It wasn't until on 8 March 2013 when he scored his first goal of the season, in a 0–0 draw against Saint-Étienne. Since returning from injury, Danzé appeared in the next six matches before he suffered a hamstring injury. Despite being on the sidelines, he did start in the Coupe de la Ligue Final against Saint-Étienne and played 57 minutes before being substituted, as the club lost 1–0. Following this, Danzé was sidelined