AS Saint-Étienne is preparing to host a record audience for its first home game of the season in Ligue 2, with an expectation of 30,000 spectators to face it in Rodez. This exceptional influx, which could match the cumulation of the four largest tributaries of the first day of the league, bears witness to the unwavering passion of the Stéphanois fans and the revitalization of the club under its new leadership. This fervor is the result of a combination of factors, including attractive pricing policy, modern communication and the arrival of Kilmer Sports as head of the club. The enthusiasm of the stands is seen as a valuable asset for the championship, where each point counts, and players are aware of the importance of public support.

At the same time, the future of Joshua Duffuss, a young attacker formed in Saint-Étienne, seems to materialize. After eight years in the club, he expressed his gratitude to the supporters and was about to sign professionally with ASSE. Its arrival is part of the club’s desire to strengthen its offensive sector, and the first feedback from its training sessions is positive. The operation is facilitated by the LFP rule concerning non-community players, and its transfer is eagerly awaited by supporters.

Finally, Mahdi Camara, a talented midfielder and pillar of the Stade Brestois, attracted the interest of several French clubs, including the GOC Nice and Stade Rennais. Trained in Saint-Étienne, he confirmed his status as a key player in Brest and his versatile profile is highly sought after. Although an agreement is approaching with Nice, Stade Rennais is stepping up its efforts to recruit it, and ASSE, which negotiated a resale clause when it left for Brest, closely follows this situation.