The AS Saint-Étienne is about to strengthen its offensive sector with the imminent arrival of the young English attacker Joshua Duffus. This transfer, expected in the coming days, represents a significant boost for the team, particularly necessary given recent absences and departures. The arrival of 20-year-old Duffus is seen as an opportunity to revitalize the Stéphanois attack, which was weakened by the wounds of Djylian N-Guessa and the gradual recovery of Lucas Staas, as well as by the departure of Ibrahim Sissoko and Ibrahima Waadji, who have not yet been replaced.

The choice of Duffus reflects a thoughtful strategy of the Stéphanois leadership, which favours the acquisition of promising young talents. The young player, who had attracted the attention of several Bundesliga clubs, including Frankfurt and Leverkusen, is known for his speed, his address in front of the goal and his vision of the game. Trained in Brighton and launched by Roberto De Zerbi, he has the profile of the “modern new neu”, able to bring both depth and offensive support. Recent observations have even reported this near the Stéphanois club, confirming the imminent arrival.

The integration of Joshua Duffus is planned for the internship in Aix-les-Bains, from 16 to 25 July. This signature, made discreetly but methodically, is part of a policy of building a balanced, young and competitive workforce for Ligue 2. The AS Saint-Étienne thus pursues its strategy of progressive reinforcement, aiming to position itself as a major player in the competition without attracting too much attention. This arrival illustrates the ASSE’s desire to build a solid future by building on the potential of young players.