Luan Gadegbeku, an 18-year-old midfielder, is on the rise and recently signed his first professional contract with AS Saint-Étienne until 2028. Trained in the club, he has progressed steadily since his arrival in 2022, quickly becoming part of the Green Generation and chaining performances in National 3. This player, French international U16 and U18, has already demonstrated a certain potential, which attracted the attention of the management of the club. Its integration into the occupational group during the pre-season demonstrates the confidence that the staff gives it.

During the summer preparation, Luan Gadegbeku participated in the first three friendly games, one of which was titularized against Servette Geneva, accumulating 142 minutes of play. These playing times, although modest compared to more experienced players, underline the club’s intention to gradually integrate it into the first team. Its technical profile, its intelligence in travel and its maturity in decision-making are particularly appreciated. Beyond his football qualities, his working mentality, his discretion and his concentration on his objectives correspond perfectly to the values of AS Saint-Étienne.

For Luan Gadegbeku, signing this first contract with his training club represents a great pride and the realization of a difficult objective. He is determined to prove that the club made the right choice by giving him that confidence. With a demanding Ligue 2 and a field environment to strengthen, the AS Saint-Étienne could count on the emergence of this young talent. He could even get his first official minutes as early as August, and potentially later in the season, if the opportunity arises.