Saint-Étienne: a star striker has arrived, the last minute transfer

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Saint-Etienne no longer stops! New important transfer (official)

Despite relegation to Ligue 2 at the end of last season,AS Saint-Etienne has long teeth. The Forez club intends to return to the elite quickly, before once again becoming a stronghold of French football.
A transfer symbolizes this new dimension: the arrival of Lucas Stassin during the 2024-25 winter transfer window, less than a year ago. The Belgian striker became the most expensive player in the club’s history after being signed for a fee of €10 million.
In the En Off podcast, Stéphane Stassin, the scorer’s father, did not forget the enormous expectations which weighed on the shoulders of the flagship recruit. “ Lucas arrives there with this label of the most expensive transfer in the history of the clubhe said.
Saint-Etienne has incredible supporters, going to see a match in Saint-Etienne is something. So there was a lot of excitement about the arrival of Lucas.”

“They think Messi is coming to Saint-Etienne”

Stéphane Stassin goes even further and talks about pressure that is difficult to bear : “But they, the supporters, think that Lionel Messi is arriving at Saint-Etienne because it is the biggest transfer in the history of the club. Lucas has potential, he still has room for improvement but he is far from being the phenomenon. »
“ I felt this pressure directly when I arrived. And that’s normal. Over there in Saint-Etienne, football is a religion, it’s their life. You have to go there to see it. It’s normal, there is a huge expectation regarding Lucas.
A few days before, there was the club which said: “we are going to take our time with Lucas”. And then it is very publicized, there is enormous pressure. The supporters are waiting for Lucas to score a double on Saturday… “. Star of Ligue 2 this season, Lucas Stassin has not finished attracting attention, even if his future in Forez is still written in dotted lines…

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.