ASSE demands 35 to 40 million euros for Stassin and Davitashvili

AS Saint-Étienne now has a clear objective before the transfer window closes: to sell Lucas Stassin and Zuriko Davitashvili. The club's management has set a price range for this attacking duo, between €35 and €40 million. Four strikers leading the Liga scorers' chart

With less than two weeks until the September 1 deadline, the atmosphere in the corridors of L'Étrat is electric. Ian Cathro, the coach, insists that everything is running smoothly on the sporting front, but the transfer window remains a priority. Pierre Ekwah and Mickaël Nadé have already left the club, while unwanted players are being pushed out. Yet, the Saint-Étienne transfer window remains in limbo, stalled by the fate of two players: Stassin and Davitashvili. The absolute priority is selling the Belgian international, club insiders confirm. Without his departure, no new recruit can be signed. The Georgian and his Belgian teammate will not leave at a reduced price. ASSE has set the bar very high for these two men. Despite a seven-figure offer from Atalanta Bergame in July, firmly rejected, the Greens want at least €35, or even €40 million, for the duo. A sum that would end the club's financial tensions. The answer could come quickly: on Monday, against Dijon, the two players will probably still be on the bench, as they have been since the start of the season. If one of them leaves the squad, it may be that the long-awaited offer has finally arrived.

A relentless duo, a transfer window on hold

AS Saint-Étienne is making the finalization of its transfer window conditional on the sale of Lucas Stassin and Zuriko Davitashvili. The club refuses to make a move until a major transaction is concluded. Priority is given to Stassin's departure, whose value is estimated to be at the top. As long as the duo remains in place, no new signings can be officially announced. The club is banking big on this sale to free up funds and relaunch its recruitment. At L'Étrat, the wait is palpable. Unwanted players have already left, but the Saint-Étienne transfer window remains at a standstill. The club hopes that offers for Stassin and Davitashvili will come in quickly, before the transfer window closes. Without this sale, the club will have to wait, despite the identified needs to strengthen the squad. The Greens want to avoid another season with an incomplete squad. The price set for the duo sends a clear message: they will not sell off their assets cheaply. If the offer is right, the club could finally turn the page and look to the future. Otherwise, it will have to make do with the current players, despite the obvious gaps. The mystery still surrounds the identity of the mysterious left-back in Ligue 2, whose deal is currently on hold. But all eyes are on Stassin and Davitashvili. Their departure hinges on the next steps. ASSE won’t budge on the price, despite past refusals. Interested clubs will need to dig deep to have a chance of luring them in. While Atalanta Bergamo has already tried its luck without success, other teams may follow. The Georgian club, like its Belgian counterpart, is a highly sought-after profile. Their value is estimated to be high, and ASSE intends to capitalize on it. The September 1st deadline is approaching, bringing with it the urgency to find a solution. The Greens don’t want to relive the 2023-2024 season with a lackluster squad. The club is banking on a domino effect: selling Stassin and Davitashvili to bring in new talent. But for now, the suspense remains. Fans are hoping for a swift resolution before the transfer window slams shut without the reinforcements they’re hoping for. The stakes are high, and ASSE has no intention of lowering its asking price.