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AS Saint-Étienne squad updates and Ligue 2 performance

Overview

AS Saint-Étienne continues its strong Ligue 2 campaign, currently leading the league with 16 points from seven matches. While the club possesses the division’s best attack, it holds a ninth-place ranking for its defense, a defensive fragility noted by some former players.

Beyond on-pitch performance, the club leads Ligue 2 in fan engagement. Its home stadium, Geoffroy-Guichard, averages 26,601 spectators per match, more than triple the league average of 8,652.

Regarding club management, President Ivan Gazidis has signaled a strategy of financial stability and patience, stating the club does not intend to ‘sacrifice everything’ to ensure immediate promotion. This cautious approach aligns with the long-term strategy of Kilmer Sports Ventures, which has increased the club’s capital to nearly €69.9 million through two capital increases totaling €67.578 million.

Entities

AS Saint-Étienne · Ian Cathro · Lucas Stassin · Jakob Breum · Tamar Svetlin

Claims

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Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    AS Saint-Étienne leads Ligue 2 in attendance and points

    AS Saint-Étienne leads Ligue 2 in attendance and sits near the top of the table, while President Ivan Gazidis emphasizes financial stability over immediate promotion.

  2. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AS Saint-Étienne leads Ligue 2 as FC Nantes struggles

    AS Saint-Étienne leads Ligue 2 with a nine-point gap over FC Nantes. Meanwhile, Rodez AF goalkeeper Quentin Braat returns from injury ahead of their upcoming match against ASSE.

  3. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Ligue 2 clubs FC Metz and AS Saint-Etienne update on transfers

    Ligue 2 clubs FC Metz and AS Saint-Etienne report on their summer transfers and early season progress, with Saint-Etienne leading the league following the successful integration of Jakob Breum.

  4. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Lucas Stassin faces injury setback after strong start at FC Séville

    AS Saint-Étienne striker Lucas Stassin has seen early success on loan at FC Séville but faces a multi-week injury layoff. Interest from Al-Hilal and Paris FC highlights his high market value.

  5. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    FC Metz and AS Saint-Étienne draw 2-2 in dramatic Ligue 2 match

    FC Metz and AS Saint-Étienne drew 2-2 in a dramatic Ligue 2 match. Saint-Étienne remains concerned over a potential injury to captain Julien Le Cardinal and a poor performance by Sohaib Naïr.

  6. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    AS Saint-Etienne faces injury setbacks ahead of Metz match

    AS Saint-Etienne coach Ian Cathro confirmed that Mahmoud Jaber, Paul Eymard, and Paalberg will miss the match against Metz, though Jakob Breum is nearing a return to play.

  7. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    AS Saint-Étienne suffers first defeat of the season to Dunkerque

    AS Saint-Étienne suffered its first defeat of the season, losing 2-1 to Dunkerque, highlighting a concerning defensive trend despite maintaining their lead in Ligue 2.

  8. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    USL Dunkerque defeats AS Saint-Étienne 2-1 in Ligue 2

    USL Dunkerque defeated Ligue 2 leaders AS Saint-Étienne 2-1, ending the Greens' perfect five-game winning streak. Saint-Étienne remains top of the table despite the setback.

  9. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    AS Saint-Etienne and Olympique de Marseille news updates

    Lucas Stassin joins FC Seville on loan from AS Saint-Etienne, while ASSE dominates Ligue 2 physically. Olympique de Marseille prepares for a busy schedule amid calls for winter reinforcements.

  10. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AS Saint-Étienne updates squad with Mendy arrival and Stojkovic loan

    AS Saint-Étienne is strengthening its reserve squad with the arrival of Senegalese winger Étienne Mendy while sending defender Strahinja Stojkovic on loan to OFK Belgrade.

  11. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    AS Saint-Étienne secures fifth consecutive Ligue 2 win over Montpellier

    AS Saint-Étienne maintained a perfect Ligue 2 start with a 3-1 victory over Montpellier, moving five points clear at the top of the table following their fifth consecutive win.

  12. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    French football updates: AS Saint-Étienne and FC Metz news

    AS Saint-Étienne manager Ian Cathro explained the club's decision to skip left-back recruitment, while FC Metz prepares for Rodez amid injury updates on Joseph Mangondo.

  13. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 13 sources
    AS Saint-Étienne wins 3-2 against Dijon to lead Ligue 2

    AS Saint-Étienne secured their fourth consecutive Ligue 2 win with a 3-2 comeback victory over Dijon, maintaining their position at the top of the table.

  14. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AS Saint-Etienne rejects Norwich City loan offer for Lucas Stassin

    AS Saint-Etienne rejected a loan offer from Norwich City for striker Lucas Stassin, demanding approximately 20 million euros for a permanent transfer.

  15. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AS Saint-Étienne manages injury concerns and transfer interests

    AS Saint-Étienne faces uncertainty regarding Jakob Breum's hamstring injury ahead of their match against Dijon, while the club maintains a high valuation for attacker Lucas Stassin.

  16. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AS Saint-Étienne faces squad changes ahead of Grenoble match

    AS Saint-Étienne manager Ian Cathro must navigate defensive reorganizations and transfer departures ahead of their match against Grenoble, notably due to João Ferreira's concussion protocol.

  17. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Lucas Stassin's future uncertain at AS Saint-Étienne

    Lucas Stassin's future at AS Saint-Étienne is uncertain following a difficult period. As the club performs well without him, discussions regarding a potential replacement and his departure intensify.

  18. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AS Saint-Étienne manages squad changes ahead of transfer deadline

    AS Saint-Étienne is working to reshape its squad before the transfer window closes, involving potential departures for players like Igor Miladinović and Lucas Stassin to fund new arrivals.

  19. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    AS Saint-Étienne advances transfer deals for Dhaoui and Gueye

    AS Saint-Étienne is bolstering its roster, reaching an agreement for Tunisian midfielder Elyes Dhaoui and trialing Senegalese defender Mahamadou Mourtada Gueye.

  20. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    AS Saint-Étienne defeats Clermont 3-1 in Ligue 2

    AS Saint-Étienne defeated Clermont Foot 3-1 in Ligue 2, with goals from Cardona, Ballo, and Breum, strengthening their lead in the division.

  21. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Lucas Stassin attracts interest from Hull City and Benfica

    AS Saint-Étienne is now open to selling Belgian striker Lucas Stassin, with Hull City and Benfica emerging as primary suitors for the 21-year-old forward.

  22. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    AS Saint-Étienne manages major squad changes and high-value transfers

    AS Saint-Étienne has signed midfielder Tamar Svetlin from Korona Kielce for up to €3 million and is negotiating the potential sale of striker Lucas Stassin to clubs including Benfica and Atlético Madrid.

  23. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 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.

  24. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Tamar Svetlin transfers from Korona Kielce to AS Saint-Etienne

    Slovenian midfielder Tamar Svetlin has transferred from Korona Kielce to AS Saint-Etienne on a deal worth up to three million euros, marking a record sale for the Polish club.

  25. about 2 months 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.

  26. about 2 months 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.

  27. 2 months 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.

  28. 2 months 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.

  29. 3 months 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.

  30. 3 months 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.

  31. 3 months 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.

  32. 3 months 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.

  33. 4 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.

  34. 4 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.

  35. 4 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

  36. 4 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.

  37. 4 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.

  38. 4 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.

  39. 5 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.

  40. 5 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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