Published on 07/02/2024 at 09:42
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Free from any contract since July 1, Aimen Moueffek, one of the heroes of the promotion, should extend for a long period with the Greens.
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Having started 23 times this season, Aimen Moueffek had several offers on the table, but the Moroccan international hopeful was open to an extension with ASSE. The player was waiting for the meeting with the Saint-Etienne management to make his decision. The trend was towards an extension for the player and He had expressed his desire to stay at Saint-Etienne after the victory in the play-off against Metz in May: “It’s incredible, a huge source of pride. We went down two years ago, we had to put the club back in its place. We went up to Ligue 1, we especially thank the supporters. I want to extend, we will see now that the season is over and the objective has been achieved. We will sit down and think about my future. It will be later. For now, we’re going to celebrate. I think this is my thirteenth year at the club, I arrived when I was eleven. I’ve seen it all, I’ve been a ball boy, a supporter, now I’m a player and I’m helping the club move up, it’s a huge source of pride. I’m really happy.”
Moueffek wants to establish himself in Ligue 1
The midfielder was reportedly convinced by the promises of Kilmer Sports, the club’s new shareholder, on the sporting front.They are keen to be able to rely on young people who have been through the training centre and who perfectly represent the club’s new project. Saint-Etienne hopes to return to the European Cup within a few seasons.
According to information from Foot Mercato, An agreement has reportedly been reached between the parties for a contract extension. Aimen Moueffek is expected to sign a contract until 2028, with an additional year optional. The club should quickly formalize his extension so that the player can join his teammates when training resumes on July 8.
