Since June 3, ASSE has been under the American flag. A major change for the Saint-Etienne club after twenty years of Romeyer – Caïazzo co-presidency. Very quickly, the priority of the new leaders was to invest in the transfer market. The first effects are already being observed. Explanation.
While the rise to Ligue 1 still seemed hypothetical, the Canadian group Kilmer Sports Ventures advanced its negotiations through Larry Tanenbaum and his right-hand man Ivan Gazidis. Several months of discussions with Bernard Caïazzo and KPMG finally resulted in an acquisition of ASSE. A real turning point for the Saint-Etienne club.
Very quickly, the new leaders identified that the workforce they were recovering did not have significant market value. Since its descent into Ligue 2, ASSE has made the bet to rely on confirmed players to return to the Elite as quickly as possible. A risky bet since significant salaries were granted as part of this mission. If the bet ultimately paid off, the new leaders inherited a workforce with little or no value. Rebuilding a solid active player was one of ASSE’s summer priorities. To do this, the Greens did not hesitate to invest more than 20 million euros. All while focusing on young profiles with whom long-term contracts have been signed. A way to smooth depreciation over time.
The transfermarkt site regularly updates its site regularly. The opportunity to have a first glimpse of the dynamic launched by Kilmer Sports Ventures.
Top 10 ASSE Market Values
1. Lucas Stassin – 6 M€
2. Mathis Amougou – 6 M€
3. Zuriko Davitashvili – €5 million
4. Gautier Larsonneur – 4 M€
5. Aïmen Moueffek – 3 M€
6. Pierre Ekwah – 3 M€
7. Augustine Boakye – 3 M€
8. Igor Miladinovic – 3 M€
9. Mathieu Cafaro – 2.5 M€
10. Ibrahim Sissoko – 2.5 M€
Evolution of the market value of ASSE
Season 2024 – 2025: €55.75 million
Season 2023 – 2024 (Ligue 2): €47.20 million
Season 2022 – 2023 (Ligue 2): €66.5 million
Season 2021 – 2022: €105.65 million
Season 2020 – 2021: €154.50 million
Place for youth
Kilmer Sports Ventures, through the new leaders, is betting on youth. A youth who has been offered playing time since the start of the season. The best way to see your young players gain value. On condition that they perform.
As an indication, here are the average ages of the last eleven lined up by Olivier Dall’Oglio:
AS Saint-Etienne – Auxerre: 25.6 years
Nantes – AS Saint-Etienne: 25.6 years
Nice – AS Saint-Etienne: 26.3 years
AS Saint-Etienne – Lille: 26.3 years
Brest – AS Saint-Etienne: 26.5 years
AS Saint-Etienne – HAC: 26.5 years
Monaco – AS Saint-Etienne: 26.1 years
Metz – AS Saint-Etienne: 27.7 years
AS Saint-Etienne – Metz: 27.1 years
AS Saint-Etienne – Rodez: 27.1 years
