Promoted to Ligue 1 after its play-off victory against Metz, AS Saint-Etienne will have to strengthen to compete with the elite teams. Among the Saint-Etienne targets is Girondins de Bordeaux winger Zuriko Davitashvili, currently in Germany to play the Euro with Georgia.
Bought by the Canadian group Kilmer Sports, AS Saint-Etienne will surely have the means to recruit during this summer transfer window. The Greens will absolutely have to strengthen themselves to compete with the Ligue 1 teams next season. A list of targets has been established. And among the names checked is that of Zuriko Davitashvili (23 years old), confirms the Peuple Vert website. The Saint-Etienne club has even already contacted the Gironde winger’s entourage. Our colleagues nevertheless underline the complexity of the file because of the requirements of Bordeaux.
Davitashvili stood out
It must be said that the Georgian international, currently in Germany to compete in the Euro under the orders of Willy Sagnol, finished the season well with a total of 8 goals and as many assists in Ligue 2. On his momentum, the Girondin under contract until 2027 has every interest in moving up to Ligue 1 with the Greens, believes Webgirondins columnist Djino Forté. “ Saint-Etienne will have the ability to offer a better salary to Zuriko Davitashvilicommented the Navy and White observer. He finished the season well, so it made an impression, particularly on other clubs in the championship like Saint-Etienne. So the Greens’ interest is consistent. »
« Zuriko Davitashvili is still young, he can progress and bring his vivacity. The European Championship could be positive for the player, but also for the Girondins, requests from other French or foreign clubs could emerge and raise the stakesrecalled the columnist. In our history, many players have made the bridge between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne. I see this interest from ASSE as an opportunity for the player, with a plan to remain in Ligue 1 and a new shareholder. » It remains to be seen whether the two clubs will be able to agree on the amount of the transfer.
