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Saint‑Étienne rebuild aims for promotion amid increased |$|1

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Saint‑Étienne rebuild aims for promotion amid spending increased |$|1

AS Saint‑Étienne Saint-Étienne entered the 2026‑27 2026-27 Ligue 2 campaign under Ian Cathro with a squad still coping with managing several injuries – midfielder injuries, including Lamba (ankle) and forward (ankle), Jaber (adductors) out until September, defender (adductors), El Jamali (knee) and (knee), Ben Old (ankle) until October, (ankle), and striker Eymard (tibia) unlikely to return before November. Around (tibia). Amidst this, approximately 800 supporters have already secured the visitor parking area at Sochaux, showing strong fan mobilisation Sochaux ahead of the opening match. The club named defender Julien Le Cardinal as has been named captain and reiterated as the club pursues its sole objective: to win promotion back to Ligue 1. Backed by Kilmer Sports Ventures, Saint‑Étienne While the club initially recorded a €7.85 million summer transfer outlay – outlay—representing roughly 35 % 35% of total Ligue 2 spending – and posted spending—and a €7.6 million negative balance after modest sales. balance, Kilmer Sports Ventures is prepared to increase the investment to over €10 million. This expanded budget aims to create a financial advantage over Ligue 2 rivals. The recruitment strategy has shifted toward more mature players, targeting an average age of approximately 24 years to ensure immediate impact. Data analysis has identified players such as Jakob Breum and Tamar Svetlin as high-compatibility targets. The club is prioritizing the acquisition of a left-back and a striker, especially as the potential departure of Lucas Stassin looms. Other possible departures include Zuriko Davitashvili, Mickaël Nadé, and Ebenezer Annan. Cathro highlighted has identified a core group of six players expected to start regularly: starters: Maxime Bernauer, Julien Le Cardinal, Kévin Pedro, João Ferreira, goalkeeper Joshua Duffus Duffus, and newcomer Gautier Larsonneur. Academy prospects remain in the plan, with 19‑year‑old midfielder Adam Baallal and 17‑year‑old defender Nathan Kasia earmarked for first‑team action. The club also faces uncertainty over possible departures of winger Zuriko Davitashvili continues to integrate academy prospects, specifically 19-year-old Adam Baallal and forward N’Guessan in the upcoming transfer window. 17-year-old Nathan Kasia.

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  1. 2026-08-08 14:07 UTC Saint‑Étienne rebuild aims for promotion amid increased |$|1
  2. 2026-08-06 07:31 UTC Saint‑Étienne rebuild aims for promotion amid spending
  3. 2026-08-05 07:25 UTC Saint‑Étienne rebuild faces injuries ahead of Ligue 2 opener
  4. 2026-08-04 11:40 UTC Saint‑Étienne rebuild faces injuries ahead of Ligue 2 opener
  5. 2026-08-03 18:03 UTC Saint‑Étienne rebuild and key departures

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