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Timeline

1. about 23 hours ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   AS Saint-Étienne to invest over €10M in summer transfer window

   AS Saint-Étienne and Kilmer Sports are increasing their transfer investment to over €10 million, targeting more mature players with an average age of 24 to strengthen the squad for Ligue 2.

2. 4 days ago

   [SPORTS] 7 sources

   AS Saint-Étienne targets Ligue 2 promotion with new captain and record spending

   AS Saint-Étienne, led by captain Julien Le Cardinal, aims for Ligue 1 promotion after a €7.85 m summer spend and a core six identified by coach Ian Cathro.

3. 6 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   AS Saint-Étienne coach Ian Cathro pledges ambition for Sochaux opener, names two young prospects

   Coach Ian Cathro says AS Saint‑Étienne will head to Sochaux with a winning mindset after a 4‑3 pre‑season win, and highlights prospects Adam Baallal and Nathan Kasia.

4. 6 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   AS Saint-Étienne hit by injuries before Ligue 2 opener at FC Sochaux

   ASSE begins Ligue 2 against FC Sochaux with 800 fans traveling, but coach Ian Cathro must cope with injuries to Lamba, Jaber, El Jamali, Ben Old and Eymard.

5. 18 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   AS Saint‑Étienne prepares for summer exits of Lucas Stassin and Zuriko Davitashvili

   AS Saint‑Étienne is likely to sell Lucas Stassin and Zuriko Davitashvili this summer, with coach Ian Cathro leaving them out of a Glasgow friendly, signaling pending transfers.

6. 24 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   AS Saint-Étienne's Zuriko Davitashvili transfer saga and FC Nantes sign US defender Moira Kelley

   Zuriko Davitashvili's possible move from AS Saint‑Étienne faces a €20 million asking price after an Olympiakos offer, while FC Nantes Féminines sign US defender Moira Kelley on a contract to 2028.

7. 26 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   AS Saint‑Étienne blocks Davitashvili move as Atalanta and Besiktas walk away

   AS Saint‑Étienne rejected Atalanta’s €12 m offer for Zuriko Davitashvili, demanding €20 m, prompting Atalanta and Besiktas to drop their interest.

8. 29 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   AS Saint‑Étienne sells Zuriko Davitashvili to Atalanta for over €10 million

   AS Saint‑Étienne is set to sell Georgian winger Zuriko Davitashvili to Atalanta for over €10 million, a deal that could fund the club’s Ligue 2 ambitions and affect Lucas Stassin’s future.

9. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   AS Saint-Étienne braces for key departures and renewed TV focus in Ligue 2

   AS Saint‑Étienne is set to lose top players Zuriko Davitashvili and Lucas Stassin as they move on from Ligue 2, while beIN Sports will keep the club in a prominent TV slot for the new season.

10. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Montpellier HSC and Saint‑Étienne overhaul ownership and squads as Ligue 2 clubs rebuild

    Montpellier HSC may be sold to an English fund with Ilkay Gündogan joining, while Saint‑Étienne prepares for a mass player exodus and rebuild under new coach Ian Cathro.

11. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    AS Saint-Étienne hit by coach uncertainty and failed transfer bid

    AS Saint‑Étienne remains in Ligue 2 after a play‑off loss, loses transfer target Silas Andersen to Sporting CP, and faces the possible departure of coach Philippe Montanier.

12. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Kail Boudache signs with Olympique Lyon after starring in Nice's Ligue 1 survival

    19‑year‑old striker Kail Boudache, who netted the decisive goal in OGC Nice’s 4‑1 victory that kept the club in Ligue 1, will sign a three‑year professional contract with Olympique Lyon, ending his stint at N​i

13. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 12 sources

    St Etienne and Nice clash in Ligue 2 play‑off final for Ligue 1 spot

    St Étienne hosts Nice in the Ligue 2 play‑off first leg, a promotion tie after both clubs’ season declines, with St Étienne slight favourites and the winner set for Ligue 1.

14. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Saint-Étienne faces Nice in decisive playoff amid mixed fan confidence

    Saint-Étienne heads into a decisive playoff versus Nice with only 31.6% of fans fully confident, though the club notes defensive improvements and key players returning.

15. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Nice and Saint‑Étienne face closed‑door relegation play‑off as financial review looms

    Nice and Saint‑Étienne play a closed‑door two‑leg play‑off (26 & 29 May) to decide Ligue 1 survival, while looming DNCG financial reviews could still alter the outcome.

16. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Saint‑Étienne to face OGC Nice in Ligue 1 promotion playoffs

    Saint‑Étienne and Nice meet in two‑leg Ligue 1 promotion playoffs on 26‑29 May 2026.

17. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 129 sources

    AS Saint-Étienne readies for decisive Ligue 2 showdown with Rodez

    Saint‑Étienne gears up for a crucial Ligue 2 play‑off clash with Rodez, boosted by multiple injury returns.

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