The contractual situation of Pierre Ekwah, midfielder of AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE), is currently uncertain. After the withdrawal of his purchase option in August 2024, the player did not regress to the Loire, leaving the ASSE in an anxious wait. Despite a substantial financial investment, estimated at between 6 and 7 million euros, the team of Stéphanois wants to use it as a pillar to rebuild an ambitious project in Ligue 2. Ekwah’s arrival at the 2024 summer mercato proved to be beneficial, with the player quickly becoming a key midfielder and confirming its importance in the 2024-2025 season thanks to strong performance.

The ASSE, according to the information of the Progress, is determined to retain Pierre Ekwah and does not plan to yield it. Rumors even suggested a possible reserve assignment, but the club claimed to have anticipated the withdrawal of the purchase option before its relegation. However, doubts persist about the player’s real willingness to pursue his career in Ligue 2. Although he did not publicly express his desire to leave, Ekwah suggests that his future will depend on the ASSE’s sporting vision.

Several European clubs, such as VfB Stuttgart and Betis Seville, had shown interest in Pierre Ekwah. For the moment, neither the player nor his entourage gives any indication, and the ASSE would not have received any concrete offer for its player, whose contract runs until 2028. The situation therefore remains tense, and Pierre Ekwah’s future at ASSE will depend on the club’s ability to propose a convincing sporting project.