With the arrival of Kilmer Group at the head of the club, ASSE increased the number of avenues during the last summer transfer window. And the Greens may have big regrets regarding two tracks.
For its return to Ligue 1, ASSE was hungry. Even more for the first transfer window of the Kilmer Group era. Anxious to offer the Greens a squad capable of withstanding competition from the French championship. Around ten new players have arrived but Olivie Dall'Oglio would have liked a “different” recruitment, with more experience and daring. In retrospect, the coach is right. And the regrets are all the greater since several Saint-Etienne tracks, which were not completed, are total successes in the clubs which managed to complete these files.
The Nanasi revelation
The first file that causes ASSE to have regrets is midfielder Sebastian Nanasi. Dazzling with Malmö, he finally chose Strasbourg to come to Ligue 1. And even if Olivier Dall'Oglio denied being interested in the Swede, the Racing coach confirmed that the Greens really wanted him: “Sebastian was not only courted by Saint-Etienne. Top European clubs wanted to sign him. He was very clear about his desire to come here because we were an interesting step in his career for him. It's very pleasing to me that he chose to join us. I'm very happy with it. I think everyone is. He started very strong in this Ligue 1 but must continue and remain humble”. 3 goals and 2 assists in 9 games, Sebastian Nanasi continues to be a hit. A profile which would have been perfect for the Saint-Etienne game, which lacks creativity and efficiency in the offensive sector.
Barry is a hit in Spain
Offensively, ASSE has long looked for a new scorer. Ludovic Ajorque preferred Brest and the Champions League and Irvin Cardona was too “expensive” according to the Saint-Etienne leaders. For a time, ASSE also tried the Thierno Barry phenomenon. Revelation of the Swiss championship with FC Basel, he was signed by Villarreal for a check for 14 million euros. And as expected, Barry is a hit in La Liga. 3 goals and 2 assists already on the clock for the 22-year-old who was still playing in National 3 two years ago!
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