The summer mercato of AS Saint-Étienne will be animated, marked by the consequences of the relegation of the first team. The club will have to act with determination to support Eirik Horneland in his return to League 1, a task that will be done without Leo Pérot, whose departure has been decided. This strategy is part of a desire for a profound renewal of the workforce, aimed at freeing up places for profiles more adapted to the current sports project. The management team has been actively involved in clarifying the contractual situations of several players at the end of the lease, with departures and extensions that reflect this desire for change.

Several players left the club this summer, including Yunis Abdelhamid, whose extension was conditional on Ligue 1 support, as well as Maxime Bernauer, Irvin Cardona, Boubacar Fall, Ibrahima Waadji and Anthony Briançon. Louis Mouton also made his decision and engaged with Angers. These departures do not concern Leo Pérot, left side formed at the club, whose departure was announced with emotion on his Instagram account. He expressed his gratitude to the club, his teammates, coaches and supporters, stressing the importance of his career in Saint-Étienne, more than just a player’s career.

Kilmer Sports’ decision to renew the workforce in depth is motivated by the desire to integrate players more in line with the club’s project. This approach aims to create a more competitive team and ensure the future of AS Saint-Étienne in Ligue 1. The club is therefore engaged in a reconstruction phase, focusing on the integration of new talents and separating players whose profiles no longer correspond to sporting ambitions. The objective is clear: to build a team capable of quickly regaining the prestigious division.

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