This is bad news that is looming for Saint-Etienne. Relegated to Ligue 2, ASSE thought they could keep some important players from its team to aim for a rise among the elite from 2026. But a Stéphanois executive, on which Erik Horneland had a lot, should ultimately bend baggage.
Author of 12 goals and 4 assists in 28 games last season, Lucas Stassin would like to leave the Greens, according to journalist Sacha Taviieli. The Belgian striker would not want to evolve in the second division before the 2026 World Cup, which he hopes to compete with the selection of Red Devils.
His departure would be a heavy loss for the Forézien club, and a huge disappointment for his coach who, in mid-June in Progresswas very confident about the future of the young goalscorer (20 years old). “I expect him to be there next season. I think he's going to stay ”had he said.
A big blow for ASSE
“He did six months top and has a long -term contract with us. We spent a lot of money to recruit him. His situation depends on us, not on him ”he added. Arrived last summer with the Greens for 10 million euros, Lucas Stassin is actually under contract until 2028 with ASSE.
A situation that should not prevent him from fleeing the cauldron. Several German and French clubs would be interested in its profile but would wait to sell before positioning itself. At what price? The site Transfermarkt Evaluates its rating to 18 million euros. Such a check could console Saint-Etienne …
