The AS Saint-Étienne is currently in the midst of strategic reflection on the right side post, with several avenues explored to strengthen this key position. The situation is complex, involving the possible departure of Yvann Mason, whose future looks elsewhere, and the need to find a quality replacement. The club, under the direction of Kilmer Sports Ventures, favours an economic and proactive approach, aiming to recover a transfer allowance in case of departure from Mason while ensuring continuity with Dennis Appiah, an experienced and appreciated player. Options for the future recruit include players already in Ligue 2 such as Paul Joly, as well as talent with high potential such as Tony Strata or Giorgi Gocholeishvili, although the latter is currently out of reach financially.

The ASSE summer internship in Aix-les-Bains was interrupted prematurely due to the insufficient condition of the natural lawn, forcing the club to return to L’Étrat to continue training. This decision, while requiring an adaptation of the schedule, does not compromise the team’s preparation for the coming season, with the maintenance of the friendly match against Paris FC and a final meeting against Cagliari. This situation highlights the adaptability of the club and its willingness to guarantee optimal training conditions for its players, particularly in the context of a team in reconstruction with many young people in integration.

The situation of Yvann Mason is of particular concern to ASSE, with several clubs, including the Swiss Forces Servette, showing a concrete interest in its profile. After a career marked by ups and downs at the club, and a tense relationship with some of the fans, Mason seems eager to turn the page and find a new challenge. A start for Geneva appears to be a coherent solution, allowing the player to recover in a more peaceful setting. The outcome of this case will depend on the financial capacity of the Swiss club, but it is increasingly likely that Yvann Mason’s future will be written away from the Greens.