Stade Rennais, after having made Lucas Staassin its offensive priority, finally gave up his recruitment. The player, initially targeted at €15 million + €2 million in ASSE bonuses, will not join Brittany. Rennes turned to Dane Konrad Harder, a sportsman from Portugal, to make up for Kalimuendo’s planned start. This decision put an end to the persistent speculations about Staassin’s future at ASSE, which will therefore retain his 20-year-old Belgian attacker, a major asset for the team this season. The main objective of the ASSE remains to secure a versatile defensive medium, although the Staassin file has been carefully monitored.

The ASSE is preparing to face the GF38 on the fourth day of Ligue 2, in the hope of continuing its good series. The Grenoblois team, despite a summer marked by recent difficulties and defeats, showed signs of resistance. The ASSE coach will have to deal with absences on the left flank, which could give Lassana Traoré the opportunity to show up. Maxime Bernauer, a multi-purpose central defender, could also be called in reinforcement. The Stéphanois team is aware of the increased competition in Ligue 2 and must maintain its pace to confirm its status as a favourite.

Another news is Irvin Cardona, the ASSE striker, who chose to represent Malta’s team internationally. This symbolic decision gives him a new window for his career and an opportunity to gain experience. Malta, currently in difficulty in World Cup qualifying, sees Cardona as a potential offensive reinforcement. Its arrival could bring depth and offensive realism to a selection in search of benchmarks. The ASSE will closely monitor Cardona’s performance with Malta, hoping that this adventure will contribute to its development and strengthen its status within the team.