While ASSE has shown a much more attractive face in recent weeks, Saint-Etienne leaders have been working behind the scenes to prepare for the transfer window. There are three weeks left to adjust a squad that can largely be improved. A new name is being announced this week.
It's not easy to sort fact from fiction in these times when speculation is rife. However, several certainties emerge. As revealed by Mohamed Toubache, ASSE is trying to finalize the return of Irvin Cardona as quickly as possible. The player, who had six successful months in Forez, wants to come home. A loan with a purchase option is currently being studied so that it comes back and settles over time. The Greens would like to have his contribution for the reception of FC Nantes according to the Team.
Cardona is back ?
Asked about the subject after the defeat at the Parc des Princes, Eirik Horneland avoided confirming the information: “ There will certainly be adjustments in this transfer window. I focus on the players I have at my disposal. So it was a long answer that doesn’t answer you (laughs)”.
But another name also emerged during this press conference. The Norwegian coach was asked about the young Sadibou Sané (20 years old).
Sadibou Sané, new defender of ASSE?
This young Senegalese central defender quickly stood out for his precocity, starting in Ligue 1 with FC Metz against Clermont on September 3, 2023. With 16 appearances, he has already launched his career and established himself as one of the revelations of the year 2024 in Lorraine.
Aligned against ASSE during the double play-off confrontation, he accompanied FC Metz in Ligue 2 where he confirmed his good abilities. Sané is estimated at only 1.5 million euros and remains under contract with the Garnets until 2028, proof of the confidence of its leaders.
Last night, Horneland did not wish to comment on this information. However, the Senegalese media Match 360 states: “ AS Saint-Étienne (Ligue 1) has shown its interest in the Senegalese central defender of FC Metz, Sadibou Sané. ASSE, looking for reinforcement for this winter transfer window, intends to acquire the 20-year-old player. Currently, discussions are on hold since the Metz club hopes to keep its player under contract until 2028, despite requests. »
To be continued…
Sadibou Sané
- Birth (age): June 10, 2004 (20 years old)
- Place of birth : Diouloulou, Senegal
- Size : 1,82 m
- Nationality : Senegal
- Position : Central defender
- Pied : Right
