The AS Saint-Étienne fans have made a remarkable fundraiser, reaching 91,000 euros to become shareholders of the club. This success, approaching the symbolic threshold of EUR 100,000, was made possible by the divestiture of one part by a minority shareholder. This initiative, which represents a first in France, will allow the Green Socios to have a representation at the shareholders’ meeting and to finance projects for the club, such as the creation of statues on Geoffroy-Guichard’s parvis. To complete the project, 150 000 euros are still needed, and the mobilization of supporters is on hand, showing a strong enthusiasm for this new form of support to the club.

On the side of the players, the mercato period is expected to stir for some. Dylan Batubinsika and Yvann Maco are actively sought after by other clubs. Maco, in particular, made a radical decision by changing a football agency, after a period of distance from the professional group and a failure of medical examination. This change of agency aims to accelerate his search for a new club, while his situation has been blocked for several months. The hope is that this new strategy will allow him to find a way out and avoid a gameless season.

Before the reception in Grenoble, ASSE is in a privileged position in central defence. The coach has to choose between Mickaël Nadé, who regained his form after difficult season debut, and Maxime Bernauer, who returned from injury. The choice of the coach is crucial, as it is not just a one-time adjustment, but a strategic orientation for the rest of the season. Each option has advantages and disadvantages, and the final decision will be made on Saturday during the team composition for the match against Grenoble.