Espanyol Barcelona blocks Irvin Cardona, expected by Saint-Étienne (Saint-Etienne)

A situation that should be resolved

The leaders of AS Saint-Étienne, however, do not despair of being able to resolve the situation. But it will ultimately take a little longer than expected. The possibility of seeing Cardona celebrate his comeback in the Cauldron in front of Nantes this Sunday therefore appears compromised. Not his return, by the end of the month.

Once this paid loan story has been resolved, the Greens will still have to come to an agreement with Augsburg on the amount and duration of the Frenchman's purchase option, with whom he remains under contract until June 30, 2027. Knowing that Cardona is ready to make great financial efforts on his salary – of the order of €100,000 gross monthly in Germany, it has increased to €120,000 gross monthly in Spain – this last negotiation should not be the most complicated to carry out. And to conclude. In the meantime, and halfway through this winter transfer window, ASSE, a barrier at the end of the first legs, has still not recorded the slightest reinforcement. Nor any departure.