Lucas Stassin, the most expensive recruit in the history of AS Saint-Étienne, was able to meet the expectations placed in him despite the difficulties encountered by the Stéphanois club in the context of its retention in League 1. The arrival of this 20-year-old Belgian attacker, who won a record investment of 10 million euros last August, was a bold bet on the new leadership, eager to significantly strengthen the attack and mark a turning point in the reconstruction of the team. As soon as he arrived, Stassin expressed his enthusiasm for joining a mythical club and contributing to his return to the foreground, expressing great impatience for discovering the audience and the competitive level of the championship.

Despite a period of initial adaptation, Lucas Stassin quickly established himself as a key element of the Stéphanois attack, demonstrating significant versatility as a smuggler and striker. After offering a decisive pass in October, he celebrated his first goal against Toulouse, marking the beginning of an impressive series. Its impact on the game is undeniable, regularly pulling the team forward and displaying a regularity that helps relieve pressure on the entire collective. His performances allowed him to be among the players under 20 who scored the most goals in the club this season, demonstrating his exceptional potential.

The last match against the Brest once again confirmed Lucas Stassin’s crucial role in the team, despite a discreet performance at Lens. His goal from the 16th minute enabled the ASSE to be revived and enabled him to reach the symbolic bar of the 10 goals this season. At only 20 and 135 days old, he became the youngest Stéphanois player in the 21st century to reach this level, thus validating the informed choice of leaders and strengthening his status as club’s flagship recruit.