An agreement finally found for the winter soap opera!

The soap opera of the Winter Mercato of AS Saint-Etienne touches its end with the long-awaited return ofIrvin Cardonathe attacker lent to Espanyol Barcelona. After long negotiations, The leaders of the Spanish club finally agreed to break the loanallowing the player to take the way back to Saint-Etienne where he should pass his medical examination on Monday announces the team.

Weight offensive reinforcement

At 27, Irvin Cardona will bring his experience and quality to the Stéphanoise attack which struggled to be effective this season. His return is the first of the three recruits hoped for by the Greens During this winter transfer window, stressing the importance given to the attacking sector. Cardona should be qualified from the trip to Lille on Saturday eveningthus offering an additional option to the coach to boost his attack.

A thorny file finally set

Negotiations to bring back Cardona were not a pleasure for the Stéphanois leaders. After long negotiations, Espanyol Barcelona, ​​where the player was loaned by Augsburg, finally gave in by accepting break your contract. A real relief for Saint-Etienne which can now count on this offensive weight reinforcement for the second part of the season.

High expectations

With the arrival of Cardonaexpectations will necessarily be high on the side of Stéphanois supporters. The player will quickly have to find his marks and his efficiency To allow their team to revive in the maintenance race. His experience and versatility will be precious assets for ASSE in this second part of the crucial season.