In this last week of preparation before the resumption in Annecy, the news from Saint-Etienne once again had its share of events. The transfer window, in fact, seems to have been definitively launched a week before its opening with many rumors starting to emerge. In summary, let’s recap the key events of the week!
—————– Monday 19 December —————–
Gauthier Larsonneur in small newspapers
The Valenciennes goalkeeper is being courted by AS Saint-Etienne. In great difficulty as a goalkeeper, ASSE intends to strengthen itself in a key position to achieve better results!
According to information from Laurent Hess, of But Football Club, Gautier Larsonneur would be the priority track for the Saint-Etienne coach. The reporter points it out “If Batlles has thought of Gauthier Gallon, his former protégé in Troyes, Larsonneur (25) is his first choice. Contact has been established. Already targeted by the ASSE last winter, the former Brestois belongs to the VA, which would ask between 3 and 4 million euros for his transfer.
—————– Tuesday 20 December —————–
The sports park will be hot
The FC Annecy stadium will welcome its biggest crowd of the season this Monday against AS Saint-Etienne. Nearly 10,000 tickets have already been sold on Tuesday 20 December.
“6 days before receiving Laurent Batlles’ ASSE, Laurent Guyot’s FC Annecy announced that 10,185 seats have already been sold. The ASSE announced a few days ago that the Saint-Etienne car park (950 spaces) was already full. In fact, the supporter groups reserved all the seats and there was not even a need to set up an online ticket office.
—————– Wednesday 21 December —————–
Ghoulam will no longer wear the green jersey
After spending several days training with Laurent Batlles’ group, Ghoulam and ASSE have not found common ground. Faouzi Ghoulam will not participate in the maintenance mission ahead of the club until next June!
Information confirmed the next day at a press conference by Loic Perrin : “« The idea was that Faouzi would come and train, he trained here, so I offered him to come and train without any agreement between us. In fact we made him an offer, there was a common desire. But unfortunately we could not reach an agreement. I hope for him that he will find a suitable project for him »
—————– Thursday 22 December —————–
Charbonnier presents itself to the press!
ASSE registered the arrival of prolific striker Gaëtan Charbonnier last week. It was presented to the press and delivered on Thursday his first words as a neo-Stéphanois.
« Why Holy? First of all because it’s a big club. Despite the descent, it is a club that remains attractive. It is a club that I have always followed and supported in my youth. So it was the choice of the heart that won out. Yes, I happened to evolve in a team in sporting difficulty, in Reims. We were in L1, played maintenance 2 years in a row. So it’s happened to me before, I know a little about it and I don’t carer “
“I understand things very well, I come, I focus on the pitch. After waiting it’s normal, now I’m focused on my game, on the team’s game. If it’s me or someone else who scores, all the better, the important thing is that the team and the team win. »
Professional sign of Owusu
The defender born in 2003 has signed his first professional contract of 3 seasons in favor of his training club. Arrived in 2020-2021 from Sarcelles, he is now linked to the club until June 2025. He Could quickly tip his nose in league 2 with Laurent Batlles who seems very satisfied with his young player.
Done Owusu : “I am very happy to sign this first professional contract which rewards my work from a very young age. I thank all those who believed in me and give me their trust every day. I hope to give him back his coin by now looking for other goals”.
Many absentees for Annecy
Maybe they will be 7 to miss the first post-World Cup away match in Annecy. Absences that weaken an already struggling workforce in the first 15 days.
“In addition to Jimmy Giraudon and Jean-Philippe Krasso, who were suspended on Monday, several players are injured. Starting with Thomas Monconduit. Sergi Palencia was also injured in the calf. Etienne Green suffers from low back pain. Finally, the young Antoine Gatuthier was injured in Thursday’s session.”
—————– Friday 23 December —————–
HP Info: Krasso has a new courtier
We reveal it to you exclusively on our siteKrasso has a touch in league 1 and more precisely in Reims!
“Krasso’s future is therefore decided now and several clubs are trying their luck as they won’t have to pay a transfer fee. This is the case, for example, with Anderlecht. The Belgian team is in full discussions with the entourage of the player and hopes to find an agreement. Stade de Reims are also interested in the profile of the former Epinal and have started discussions, according to our information. The current eleventh in Ligue 1 has tried the field in view of a free arrival striker Stéphanois next summer.”
Sow early?
This day, L’Equipe newspaper indicates that “cIn recent days, the Normandy management has made progress on the arrival of Saïdou Sow (20 years, under contract until 2025). The French-Guinean has featured in just three Ligue 2 games this season, having played thirteen in Ligue 1 in 2021/2022. Full agreement between the three parties has not yet been found.”
Pape Cissé coveted for a comeback!
The ASSE dreams of the return of Pape Abou Cissé. Troubled at his Greek club, Olympiakos, the club is studying the possibility of renewing faith in the Senegalese defender who had changed the face of Puel’s team when he arrived!
“Perrin then works with his mobile phone on different profiles, and among them, a central defender well known to the second Greens Progress : Papa Abou Cisse. Indeed, Loïc Perrin has been thinking about this player for several weeks. The Senegalese rock overcame ASSE during the second half of the 2020/2021 season and managed to stabilize La Défense verte and contribute to the retention of the club coached by Claude Puel. He also has fond memories of his adventure in Saint-Etienne.”
—————– Saturday 24 December —————–
Green to relaunch in league 1?
Etienne Green would be in discussion with FC Lorient.
“FootMercato tells us today that the hope of the English national team could recover in Brittany. Saint-Etienne leaders have even entered into discussions with their counterparts at FC Lorient.
If an agreement had not yet been reached, a loan with an option to buy would be opted for. Hake goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo picked up a serious injury ahead of the international break. The Bretons are looking for a valid solution to close the season. Etienne Green could therefore have the opportunity to bounce back with 5th in Ligue 1. A great opportunity for the player. Case to follow !”
The PFC president rejoiced at Mason’s arrival
In an interview, the president of PFC surrendered to his club and summons Mason, his latest recruit.
“I think that’s what we managed to do. And to give just the example of Julien Le Cardinal who was a truly excellent player and an excellent full-back who arrived from Bastia, I think that the arrival of Maçon from Saint-Étienne will soon make Julien Le Cardinal forget who I wish to have an excellent career at the Lens. »
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— Paris FC (@ParisFC) December 21, 2022
—————– Sunday 25 December —————–
The editorial team unites to wish a Merry Christmas to all supporters of the Greens. And, even more to all green readers!
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