Relegated to Ligue 2 after the 2024-2025 season, then ranked 17e From the elite, AS Saint-Etienne intends to reconnect with Ligue 1 from next summer. To do this, the Greens will be able to count on one of their best offensive assets. In the person of Irvin Cardona.
This Monday, ASSE announces the lifting of the purchase option, the club of which benefited from the 27 -year -old striker following his loan from Augsburg this winter. During the 2023-2024 season, already within the framework of a loan, the interested party had greatly contributed to the return of the Stéphanois in the first division.
Author of five goals and three assists in 15 matches in the second part of the season, Irvin Cardona has signed up for three years with the Greens, with an estimated transfer compensation at 3 million euros.
Satisfied Horneland
“” I am very happy to definitively join the big ASSE family. After two six -month loans, it is a pride to be able to register in duration with this clubdixit the former Monegasque in a statement of ASSE. I am determined to continue to progress and give everything to contribute to the project. Thank you for confidence, make way for this new stage with the group and the supporters! »»
“” We are very happy to continue the adventure with Irvin in the ASSE reconstruction project. He demonstrated all his qualities during his two loans to the clubfor his part is welcoming coach Eirik Horneland. From now on, he will be able to register over time and progress serenely with the rest of the team. Together, we have great expectations about its potential. »»
