Injured during preparation, Djylian N’Guessan has still not played a single minute with Saint-Étienne. Eirik Horneland wants to be patient with his player. “He returned from the World Cup in Chile less than two weeks ago. He suffered an injury this summer against Étoile Carouge. Throughout this start of the season, he has trained relatively little with us… What I see from him in training is more and more positive. He is really in the competition to earn his place with the attackers”recognized the Norwegian coach last Friday.
If N’Guessan fights in training to find playing time, another battle is being fought away from the field. His contract, which runs until June 2027, is at the center of discussions at the club. ASSE wants to secure it. Courted this summer by several teams, Saint-Étienne had already rejected an offer of €7.5 million, proof of the confidence placed in the native of Saint-Nazaire.
A disturbing entourage
However, the negotiations seem to have stalled, which is starting to strain the situation. According to Goal Football Clubthe Saint-Etienne leaders are said to be annoyed by the player’s entourage and are now considering a departure this winter. Several clubs remain attentive, including a Bundesliga leader who would have made him an interesting offer. For his part, N’Guessan also seems to favor a transfer to Germany.
Despite strong competition in Saint-Étienne in the offensive sector, the player shows encouraging signs during the sessions, but the question of his future remains more than ever on the table. The club and its entourage will now have to decide: extension or imminent departure. A file to follow closely in the weeks to come.
