A new week full of emotions will end tonight. Finally, there is not a week where the Saint-Etienne news does not have its share of adventures. All the more so in the middle of the transfer window when rumors are flying at high speed. Summary of a week which started brilliantly thanks to the victory of the Greens in Niort!
Monday January 16
An ultra-important victory in Nimes
Victorious in Niort, ASSE and the man of the match Moueffek (author of an XXL performance) won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Gaëtan Charbonnier!
Milan accelerate to recover Raveyre in January
According to the information of the Italian journalist Roberto Longo, the negotiations are accelerating on this file. A meeting would even be scheduled today to find a solution that satisfies all parties. ASSE wants to recover a ticket for a player that it will see go free in June. The Milanese hope to finalize the deal and advance his integration with the Rossoneri. Finally, the player finds himself in an uncomfortable situation. He would probably see a good eye that his case is settled quickly. In other words, all the parties have every interest in coming to an agreement quickly.
Tuesday January 17
Market: the rumor Lamine Fomba
Istanbul Başakşehir FK have already made an offer of €500,000 this winter to sign him up. An offer quickly refused by the president of Nîmes Olympique Rani Assaf who wants to be firm. A president with a well-known character who could prove difficult in negotiation. We learn that the Greens are forcing on this issue. He is particularly liked by ASSE. So much so that ASSE would be willing to return to the charge as early as June. The player would then be free of any contract. He can now sign with the club of his choice for the next season. Case to follow!
Supporters are calling for a rally in front of Geoffroy Guichard!
“Saturday January 28, all in front of Geoffroy-Guichard. Rally of the Green People.”
The boycott is therefore maintained for the next ASSE meeting. This should be accompanied by a demonstration outside the Stadium.
Wednesday January 18
Debriefing of Niort-ASSE from the Sainté Night Club!
Without bouchouari against Sochaux
“This Monday again, before the trip to Niort, 4 players were under the threat of an automatic suspension in the event of a new yellow card received on the lawn of the René-Gaillard stadium. And if Nadé and Pintor do not have to be careful since outside the group, and Cafaro was disciplined, this was not the case for the 4th laron: the young Benjamin Bouchouari, author outside of that of a high-flying performance once again, alongside Aïmen Moueffek named man of the match by the Saint-Etienne supporters.”
Thursday January 19
ASSE reviews its priorities for the transfer window
In a detailed article, we explain the different positions targeted by ASSE during this end of the transfer window. Extracts.
“The return of Roland Romeyer to business has at least had the gift of shaking up all levels. The psychodrama announced in November will have given birth to an update from the chairman of the executive board. Since then, Perrin, Soucasse, Batlles and Rustem have caffeinated their daily lives in the face of the urgency of the situation. The means made available were obviously beneficial when it came to convincing the Saint-Etienne targets to join the last in Ligue 2…”
“The athletic 24-year-old midfielder has been a major Nîmes player since 2019. If the Greens attracted him, they would undoubtedly perform a very good move, but as mentioned yesterday, the Nîmes board is not not hot to let go…”
Friday January 20
The Greens bow to Clermont in Friendly
Laurent Batlles has largely rotated using 21 players this afternoon! The Greens lost 2-1. Jean-Philippe Krasso took the opportunity to find the way to the nets. A good thing for the confidence of the top scorer from Saint-Etienne. The objective was not the result but to keep the rhythm. It’s done. Next meeting next Saturday against Sochaux. There it will be necessary to prevail to continue to go up in the classification.
Interview exclusive PV : Margot Dumont
Excerpts on the changes with the arrival of recruits:
“Ah yes! Nothing to see. I clearly see an evolution. I see players talking. I feel them more serene. A very simple thing, but with my heads down, I see a lot less. I now see guys who lift head, torso forward. These are small things, but Body Language is very important. It really reflects the state of mind of the players. I really think that has changed. I am hopeful for the winter. Now there are still a lot of games left. The situation is still very complicated. The road will be long. But the signals are very positive, I think.”
An interview to read in full ici.
Saturday January 21
Info PV: a league 1 club inquires about Etienne Green!
Several clubs have expressed more or less pronounced interest in recent weeks. Bruges and Lorient, for example, had indeed taken information on his situation.
According to our information, it was AJ Auxerre who did the same recently. The current 19th in Ligue 1 will separate from Benoît Costil (who will join Lille as Knight understudy) and is therefore looking for a new doorman. Among the various files studied, we would therefore find that of Etienne Green.
However, there is nothing concrete at the moment, discussions have not yet started between the different parties. To be continued, then.
Sunday January 22
The editorial team unites to wish a good day. In the meantime, the Greens will receive Sochaux this Saturday for a match again under the sign of the boycott for the groups of supporters!
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