Launched into the deep end this season, Mathis Amougou (18) quickly impressed on his debut in Ligue 1. He then returned to the ranks with less successful performances. Enough to lose his starting place in midfield. Negotiations around its extension are dragging and would not help.
AS Saint-Étienne is experiencing a Ligue 1 season marked by uncertainty. Ranked in a precarious 16th place, the Greens are fighting to remain in the elite. After a summer marked by a renewal of the squad and the arrival of young players like Ben Old, Augustine Boakye and Igor Miladinovic, the club was banking on youth to turn things around. However, results are slow to follow, and the strategic choices of the new leaders of Kilmer Sports Ventures are already sparking numerous debates.
In this context, individual performances attract attention, particularly those of young people trained at the club. Among them, Mathis Amougou, a young midfielder with undeniable potential, was expected to be one of the revelations of the season after his debut in Ligue 1.
Amougou launched at ASSE
At 18 years old, Mathis Amougou has already experienced several important stages in his career. Turning professional in April 2023, he quickly extended his contract until 2026. When last summer, the idea of a loan to Ligue 2 was raised, Olivier Dall’Oglio opposed this option, convinced of the role that the young player could play in the first team.
And Amougou responded. Starting the first four days of Ligue 1, he impressed with his ability to play forward. Performances which attracted the attention of Bayer Leverkusen who have been watching him for months. According to L’Equipe, the German club was ready to pay nearly 10 million euros to secure his services, but the Saint-Etienne leaders closed the door to a transfer. The leaders believe in the potential of Amougou and do not wish to sell the crown jewels before it has exploded in Forez.
A break for Amougou
Unfortunately, since these promising beginnings, the situation has become complicated for Mathis Amougou. His performances gradually declined, and he lost his starting place. He has now started seven matches on the bench, a less simple situation for this young player.
According to information from the Team, this downturn could be explained by several factors. In addition to the pressure inherent to his recent performances, discussions around his contract extension could weigh.
A complicated extension
The Saint-Etienne leaders wish to secure the future of their young nugget by offering him a contract extension until 2029. With this in mind, the club has gone so far as to triple his salary, currently estimated between 12,000 and 15,000 euros gross monthly. , and to include attractive bonuses. However, Mathis Amougou is hesitant to believe L’Équipe.
The player, aware of his potential and the interests of prestigious clubs, prefers a shorter extension, of only two years. Negotiations will continue in the coming weeks.
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