The winter transfer window is often synonymous with adjustments. In Saint-Etienne, this period is eagerly awaited by the supporters. Worried about the club's future in Ligue 1, they want reinforcements to maintain their position. The new coach, Eirik Horneland will have the difficult task of carrying out this mission successfully.
While ASSE finished 2024 in the play-off position, reinforcements are hoped for this winter. During the presentation of the new Greens coach, Loïc Perrin spoke of discussions started with certain players. Enough to show that the club will be active from the start at the beginning of January?
A delicate first part of the season
ASSE has struggled since its return to the elite. Unable to win away, lonely attackers, a defense often at bay. The problems of this Saint-Etienne team are numerous. Olivier Dall'Oglio was the first to bear the brunt of this delicate start to the season. The Cévennes was thanked in mid-December.
Eirik Horneland now has responsibility for the first team. The 49-year-old tactician will have his first experience outside his native country, Norway. To do this, he is counting on winter recruits to keep ASSE in the first division. It's no secret that the Saint-Etienne club needs reinforcements to be able to carry out its maintenance mission.
A national revelation appreciated during the transfer window
Lucas Bretelle, 22-year-old midfielder would be appreciated by Loïc Perrin according to Foot transfer window. The Orléans player is followed by several Ligue 2 clubs such as Guingamp and Dunkirk. Laval is also on board and has made an offer. The player is also popular abroad. Gil Vicente (Portugal), Utrecht (Netherlands) and Servette (Switzerland) are on the case.
The player trained in Lorient is coming to the end of his contract with his club this summer. He scored 3 goals and delivered 3 assists in the 19 matches he played this season with Orléans.
