The AS Saint-Étienne is in the process of restructuring its workforce, with a notable departure from Yvann Macoon to the Servette Genève. This transfer, although presented as a transaction without transfer compensation, includes a resale buyback clause that could bring a significant amount to the ASSE. This strategy, adopted by the club, aims to limit losses on players whose contracts expire and who are not extended. The Servette Geneva, a European club renowned for its good sales, could potentially transfer Macoon for a large sum in the six digits, allowing the ASSE to recover part of its investment. This departure is part of a broader desire to manage the workforce more intelligently, avoiding leaving players without financial compensation.

At the same time, the ASSE was subjected to numerous calls, notably for its young attacker Lucas Staasın. Despite its career ambitions abroad, the Stéphanois club seems determined not to yield it easily. Management insists that a truly exceptional offer, “disconnected from the market”, would be the only one to convince him to leave. This firm position is motivated by the player’s sporting value and the need to maintain offensive reinforcements for the Ligue 1 climb, especially after the recent departures of other attackers. The arrival of new players like Duffuss does not change this precautionary policy.

The Paris FC, looking for a number 9 for next season, closely follows Lucas Staasın’s situation. Originally interested in Mathis Ablin, the Parisian club considers Staasın as a viable B plan, given the high price demanded by FC Nantes for Ablin. Other avenues, such as Georges Mikautadze, were considered but proved too costly. The difficulty for the Paris FC lies in the determination of ASSE not to sell its young attacker at a price below its real value. The Staasın case illustrates the ASSE’s strategy to retain its key elements to ensure the success of its Ligue 1 climb project.