While ASSE is fighting to stay in Ligue 1, the winter transfer window promises to be decisive. With Eirik Horneland at its head, the Saint-Etienne club is seeking to redress the situation by filling in the shortcomings of its workforce. Among the avenues studied, the return of Irvin Cardona, the great architect of the rise to Ligue 1 last year, is arousing keen interest.
Discussions still ongoing with Espanyol Barcelona
Currently on loan from Augsburg to Espanyol Barcelona, Cardona is one of the Greens' priorities. According to Mohamed Toubache-Ter, Espanyol will only release the striker after recruiting a replacement. This condition could delay his transfer.
Last Saturday, during the match against Leganés, Cardona played around twenty minutes. Entering in the 79th minute, he almost distinguished himself with an assist, ultimately canceled for a handball from his teammate.
A replacement to unblock the Cardona situation
According to MarkEspanyol are close to concluding the arrival of Roberto Fernández, presented as an immediate reinforcement for their attack. This recruitment could accelerate the departure of the Frenchman, who has expressed his wish to return to ASSE. However, nothing has yet been finalized, and the file remains complex.
-Cardona aligned by ASSE against Nantes?
Some were talking about Cardona's return this Monday, but that is not the case. Negotiations continue. Sunday, The Team however, suggested an imminent outcome. The Saint-Etienne club wishes to quickly finalize the operation in order to be able to field Cardona against Nantes next weekend. The striker, for his part, would be ready to agree to a pay cut to return to the Greens.
The Saint-Etienne board is working to obtain a loan with an automatic purchase option of less than 1.8 million euros, the amount currently included in its contract with Espanyol. For his part, Cardona hopes to be a long-term player and has requested a minimum two-year contract.
An expected return
The return of Irvin Cardona could represent a valuable asset for a team looking for renewal. If the operation came to fruition, it would provide an offensive solution and extra soul to a group in reconquest.
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