ASSE made a comeback in League 1 on the pitch, although it looked like it was getting off to a bad start. Additionally, the club was sold after having a happy end to the season. The lights are green in Forez. Saint-Etienne decision-makers must now look at the transfer window and the work promises to be important in building a team that must maintain itself. On this occasion, the editorial staff thought of five players to relaunch, well known in Ligue 1!
Sekou Mara
July 30, 2002 (age 21)
Versatile attacker
International French hopeful
Souhampton (Championship and rises to the Premier League)
28 matches out of 46 possible
4 tenures
3 goals – 2 assists
Trained at Girondins de Bordeaux, versatile striker Sekou Mara was quickly exported to England and more precisely to Souhampton. While he was in the Premier League at the time of his signing, they were subsequently relegated to the Championship. Moreover, this season, the club offered itself a direct comeback, but the season was complicated for the French striker.
With only four starts, the path risks becoming more blocked with the rise to the Premier League. He is a young player with potential to revive. Endowed with qualities of speed, percussion and interesting versatility, he would bring real added value to the Saint-Etienne offensive sector. Valued at 6 million euros by Transfermarkt, he has a contract with his current club until June 2026.
Yasser Larouci
January 1, 2001 (23 years old)
Back left
Algerian international
Sheffield United (Premier League demoted to Championship)
11 matches played out of 38 possible
6 tenures
530 minutes of play
Loaned by ESTAC to Sheffiled on a loan with an option to purchase, he will have had a difficult season. With only 530 minutes of play, he failed to establish himself in a team that will be relegated at the end of the season. Estimated at 3 million by transfermarkt, it offers a possibility for a club like ASSE. His versatility on the left lane would provide an interesting palette.
An Algerian international, he will have to find playing time to shine in the national team. An opportunity for ASSE?
Ludovic Ajorque
February 25, 1994 (30 years old)
Center forward
Mainz (Bundesliga)
26 matches played out of 34 possible
2 goals
The Mainz striker, formerly from Strasbourg, had a difficult season in the Bundesliga. While he took part in 26 matches, he scored only two goals. Starting twice in the last seven matches, his role as substitute coincides with the club’s best period. Valued at 3 million by transfermarkt and under contract until June 2026, he could present an opportunity for ASSE which needs to strengthen in the offensive sector.
Imran Louza
May 1, 1999 (25 years old)
Central midfielder
Moroccan international
Watford (loaned to FC Lorient which is relegated)
30 matches this season out of 48 possible
The Moroccan international trained at FC Nantes had two full seasons with the Canaries before heading across the Channel. It was at Watford that he tried the Premier League experience. Unfortunately, in his first season, his club was relegated to the championship. Less visible during the second season, he decided to accept a loan to FC Lorient to save the hake. After a promising start, he got lost in the slump that plagued the club throughout the season.
Despite everything, he remains a quality player who would bring real added value to the Saint-Etienne midfield. Under contract until June 2028, is he a player to relaunch at ASSE?
Jerome Roussillon
January 6, 1993 (age 31)
Back left
Guadeloupean international
Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
23 matches played out of 34 possible
The former Montpellier native knows League 1 well. After being exported to Germany, he spent several seasons in the Bundesliga (Wolsburg then Union Berlin). At 31, he could welcome a return to France and take the opportunity to bring his experience and know-how. Estimated at 2.5 million by Transfermarkt, it seems accessible for ASSE. To be continued !
