ASSE: First words of the latest recruits

AS Saint-Etienne formalized the recognition of its third winter recruit this Sunday. The Greens are bolstering their coach Olivier Dell’Oglio’s attacking front.

After Irwin Cardona and Yvan Macon, Saint-Étienne has its third January signing. Looking for a new striker to compensate for the long-term unavailability of Stephane Diarra, out until the end of the season, or even Gatan Charbonnier’s move to Bastia, the Forez-based club once again turned to the German Championship for satisfaction. his desires.

Like the former Brestois, the Greens have once again struck a deal with Augsburg, securing the services of the former Ligue 1 resident. In a press release published this Sunday, ASSE confirms the recruitment of Nathanael Mbuku. Presented to supporters in the company of coach Olivier Dell’Oglio and sports coordinator Loic Perrin, the young French attacking midfielder arrives at Chaudron on a six-month loan without a purchase option.

Only one match this season

Freely registered by FCA in January 2023, under contract until June 2027, the former Ramois (6 goals and 3 assists in 84 games) was aiming for a new base after a fragile first half of the season on the other side of the Rhine. , with just one appearance in the Bundesliga. Brought to Saint-Étienne to wear the number 10 in the squad, the Villeneuve-Saint-Georges native shared his first reaction to his arrival. “I am delighted to join ASSE. I’ve already played for Geoffroy-Guichard, but now I’m looking forward to playing for Geoffroy-Guichard. I arrive with my speed, percussion, dribbling qualities, but also with a good state of mind.”

Eleventh in Ligue 2, just two lengths behind fifth-placed Pau, Gautier Larseneur’s partners will visit the Pyrenean team in two days’ time as part of the 21st. Saint-Étienne remains in a bad draw at home to Stade Lavallois (0-0) and should return to victory in the race for promotion.