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Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Saint-Étienne block exits for wantaways Lucas Stassin and Zuriko Davitashvili
Lucas Stassin (20) and Zuriko Davitashvili (24) both want to leave AS Saint-Étienne this summer, however, understands that their exits are being blocked by the club. Davitashvili and Stassin were both signed last summer in what was an ambitious transfer window at ASSE. Their signings, it was hoped, would allow the club to survive in Ligue 1 upon their return to the top-flight, however, that did not come to pass and they have made a swift return to Ligue 2. Neither player wants to play in Ligue 2 this season, however, Saint-Étienne do not want to cede either player. Due to their strong financial position and with the backing of their wealthy new Canadian owners, Les Verts are not obliged to sell either. It means that there is something of a standoff. Both Stassin and Davitashvili have contracts that run until 2028. The latter has notably been linked with a move to Everton. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Morocco World
27-07-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Trabzonspor Close in on Benjamin Bouchouari
Trabzonspor are edging closer to signing Moroccan midfielder Benjamin Bouchouari from AS Saint-Étienne, with negotiations between the two clubs reportedly advancing. According to Foot Mercato, ASSE received a $3 million bid earlier this week for the 23-year-old, which was swiftly turned down. The French club are said to be holding out for around $5 million. Turkish journalist Safa Can Konuksever claimed: 'Trabzonspor's latest offer reaches $3.5 million, including bonuses. The difference is now around $1 million. An agreement could be reached by the end of the week.' Bouchouari, who joined Les Verts from Dutch side Roda in August 2022 for $1.1 million, has one year remaining on his contract. He has not featured in any of Saint-Étienne's pre-season fixtures since the squad returned to training. The midfielder has played 96 matches for ASSE, 70 of them as a starter. Despite flashes of potential, he has struggled to establish himself in the side and deliver consistent performances fully. According to Kuzey Ekspres , both clubs are 'close to an agreement' and discussions are continuing. The Turkish side, who finished seventh in the Süper Lig last season, appear confident of landing the player. Transfermarkt currently values Bouchouari at $5 million. A move would allow ASSE to recoup a decent profit on the Moroccan midfielder, who was brought in shortly after the club's relegation to Ligue 2. With just a year left on his deal and limited progress in talks for a contract extension, Bouchouari's exit looks increasingly likely. 'Saint-Étienne will have to make a decision quickly,' one French football source said. 'They can't afford to lose him for free next summer.' As it stands, Trabzonspor remain the frontrunners, but Girona have also shown interest. The final outcome could depend on how far the Turkish club are willing to go financially. Tags: Bouchouariligue 1Saint-Etiennesuper ligTrabzonspor
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
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Saint-Étienne manager ‘expects' Lucas Stassin to stay at club
AS Saint-Étienne look set to dig their heels in. Despite relegation to Ligue 2, the club want to keep hold of their star asset, Lucas Stassin (20). As revealed by L'Équipe on Thursday, Les Verts have slapped a €20m price tag on the Belgian, who in his first season in French football excelled, finishing the campaign with 12 goals and five assists in Ligue 1. However, his goals could not prevent ASSE from dropping back down to Ligue 2. They finished the season second from bottom, ahead of Montpellier HSC. Advertisement However, despite the setback, Saint-Étienne are not in a precarious financial situation, unlike other relegated sides, Montpellier and Stade de Reims. Due to the takeover from Kilmer Sports Ventures last summer, they are not obliged to sell off key assets, such as Stassin and Zuriko Davitashvili, also valued at around €20m. They could, therefore, look to retain Stassin, a target for Premier League sides. 'I'm expecting Lucas to be there next season,' said Eirik Horneland in a press conference transcribed by Foot Mercato's Sébastien Denis. 'I think he'll say because he is a good player. He has a contract (until 2028). His situation doesn't depend on him; it depends on us,' he added. Time will tell whether ASSE's stance breeds conflict. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Our 15 favourite moments from the Ligue 1 season 😍 (4/5)
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here. OneFootball names its favorites. Ligue 1 came to an end this Saturday, May 17 (at least for the league part!). The 2024-2025 season delighted us once again and made us want to shine a light on 15 players who made us dream, for all sorts of reasons. Advertisement Here is the fourth part of our top 15 favorites. Estéban Lepaul (Angers) Estéban Lepaul in Ligue 1 this season? An unexpected masterclass! Thrust into the front line of Angers' attack, he quickly showed he belonged at this level. With his sharp runs, fighting spirit, and poacher's instinct, he made the most of the trust the coach placed in him. The result: important goals, points snatched at the last minute, and a real rise in form as the matches went on. Not a star yet, but clearly one of the faces of this 2024-25 SCO squad. Rayan Cherki (Lyon) Rayan Cherki was on fire this season! In 2024-25, the Lyon player pulled out all the stops. Placed at the heart of the project, he let his silky technique and otherworldly inspiration shine. This time, he didn't just sparkle in flashes: he strung together complete performances, precise moves, and a few brilliant assists. The cherry on top: he was named the best dribbler in Ligue 1, ahead of Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué. A season in which he proved he could be a real leader on the pitch. Zuriko Davitashvili (ASSE) Zuriko Davitashvili was the green dynamite of the season. With ASSE back in Ligue 1, the Georgian wasted no time making a name for himself. Explosive, inspired, always on the move, he gave more than one fullback a tough time this year. And to top it all off, he scored some gems that made Geoffroy-Guichard erupt. Already under the spotlight, he perfectly lived up to the expectations placed on him, with that touch of elegance that's all his own. Also read: - Our 15 favorites of the Ligue 1 season 😍 (3/5) Advertisement - Our 15 favorites of the Ligue 1 season 😍 (2/5) - Our 15 favorites of the Ligue 1 season 😍 (1/5) 📸 DAMIEN MEYER - AFP or licensors
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- Sport
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Video: Watch Desire Doue's Incredible Second-Half Brace Against ASSE in Ligue 1
Video: Watch Desire Doue's Incredible Second-Half Brace Against ASSE in Ligue 1 After conceding an early goal to AS Saint-Étienne in the ninth minute from Lucas Stassin, Paris Saint-Germain scored three unanswered goals in the match, with the first coming from Goncalo Ramos, who converted a penalty just before halftime. Advertisement Coming out of the break, PSG took the lead thanks to an excellent goal from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Afterward, Desire Doue would find the back of the net to give the Parisians a two-goal advantage. Just outside the box, Doue, set up perfectly by Bradley Barcola, shoots with his right foot and scores at the near post. The youngster didn't stop scoring there as he recorded a second half brace with the other goal coming minutes later. On the left, Doue charged into the box. After holding off his defender, he cut inside and scored with a powerful right-footed shot
