Lucas Staasnin, the Belgian striker under contract with ASSE until 2028, is at the centre of the attention of the summer transfer market 2025-2026. His exceptional performance last season, with 12 goals and 4 assists, attracted the interest of several clubs, especially abroad. His comprehensive offensive profile, combining a sharp sense of purpose and an ability to create opportunities for his teammates, attracted the attention of various observers. Despite this enthusiasm, ASSE maintains a firm position: the player will only be sold if an offer exceeding 20 million euros is received. This firm strategy has cooled many demands, particularly from Ligue 1 clubs that have financial difficulties in paying such a sum.

The interest in Lucas Staasnin is notable, but no concrete offer has yet been made by clubs such as Paris FC, which seems to be the only one financially able to meet ASSE’s demands. The player’s absence from the first two friendly games of the interseason is due to a foot injury requiring surgery. Initially, this injury fuelled rumours of an imminent departure, but his entourage insisted on the priority of his rehabilitation. His return to the field is envisaged for a next friendly match against the Paris FC, one of his potential suitors, a timing that could be interpreted as a symbolic sign.

Although the case currently seems to be blocked, there is a possibility of evolution at the end of mercato, especially if foreign clubs appear in August, a period conducive to unexpected offers. The Stéphanois leaders are aware that a departure from Staasnin could unbalance the workforce, especially given the club’s clear ambitions for the coming season. The ASSE will therefore only divest if an irrefutable offer is offered, in a context where sport stability is paramount. Meanwhile, the player remains focused on his fitness, and fans still hope to see him wearing the green jersey, at least for a few more months.