AS Saint-Étienne: Larqué questions Kilmer Sports strategy

Former AS Saint-Étienne captain Jean-Michel Larqué has raised questions regarding the long-term development strategy implemented by Kilmer Sports Ventures since its arrival in June 2024. While club officials like Ivan Gazidis emphasize a sustainable approach focused on modernization without excessive spending, Larqué has expressed caution, noting that new management often claims their methods are inherently superior to previous ones.

Larqué also highlighted the unexpected rise of 20-year-old defender Kévin Pedro as a point of interest. According to Larqué, Pedro was previously overlooked by certain club technicians and officials, yet has since become a key player under Ian Cathro. This development serves as a case study for the club's recruitment strategy, which increasingly relies on young talent with high market potential, including players emerging from the club's own training center.