The AS Saint-Étienne formalized the arrival of Joshua Duffus, a 20-year-old young English attacker, to strengthen his offensive sector. This recruitment represents a promising bet for the Stéphanois club, which relies on a young and competitive staff able to target the rise to Ligue 1 this season. Duffus, trained in Brighton under the direction of Roberto De Zerbi, is distinguished by his speed, his ability to attack the depth, his vision of the game and his pivot qualities, embodying the profile of the “9 modern” sought by the team. Its arrival is part of an offensive renewal strategy, aimed at energizing offensive animation while anticipating the club’s future needs.

This reinforcement comes at a timely time for ASSE, which must compensate for the absences of Djyliian N的Guessan and Lucas Staassin, as well as the unreplaced departures of Sissoko and Waadji. Courted by prestigious clubs such as Frankfurt and Leverkusen, Duffus has privileged the Stéphanois project to enjoy a considerable amount of time and flourish in an ambitious context. His mobility, collective sense and finish convinced the recruitment unit and coach Horneland, who wanted to renew the offensive animation and anticipate the future. After participating in several friendly meetings, Duffus signed a contract until 2029, illustrating the discretion and effectiveness of ASSE on this mercato.

Joshua Duffus’ integration is part of a series of summer reinforcements for ASSE, which has also reinforced its defensive lines. The young player, from a Jamaican family, began his career in the Crystal Palace youth teams before joining Brighton. He was a member of Brighton’s U21 staff and even had a first appearance in the Europa League. His arrival marks a new chapter in his career and a long-term commitment with the Stéphanois club. The ASSE, after a summer preparation marked by strategic movements, continues its search for a balanced workforce with high potential, in line with the budgetary constraints of the League 2.