Asse’s midfielder, Benjamín Bouchouaari, is about to leave the club to join the Trabzonspor in Turkey. This signature seems imminent, with an estimated transfer payment of between 3 and 4 million euros. The player, who arrived in Saint-Étienne in 2022, quickly established himself as a pillar of the game thanks to his activity, his vision of the game and his technique. His departure would leave a void in the team, requiring an adjustment of coach Eirik Horneland’s game plan. The ASSE, aware of this loss, is actively exploring the market to find an offensive environment capable of filling this gap. The Vice President of the Trabzonspor confirmed the club’s interest in Bouchouaari, highlighting the significant progress made in the negotiations.

At the same time, the ASSE reserve team won a prep match against AJ Auxerre, with a score of 4-1. This training highlighted the talent of young players, including Selwyn Stevens, a South African offensive environment currently on trial with ASSE. Stevens, 15, was impressed by his technique, vision of the game and ability to create opportunities. He has already participated in the U17 Africa Cup with his national team. ASSE, as part of a policy of low-cost talent development, seeks to integrate players like Stevens into its workforce.

Stevens’ potential arrival illustrates the ASSE’s commitment to opening up to new markets, particularly African ones, to strengthen its pool of young players. The team’s performance against Auxerre testifies to the bottom-up work of the educators, and Stevens’ performance, though without a goal, has helped to fluidize the offensive game. The ASSE is currently evaluating Stevens’ sport and human integration, with a view to possible signature by its majority. This initiative is part of an ambitious strategy to renew the local pool through targeted external inputs.