Last summer, Saint-Etienne completed the recruitment of Ryad Boudebouz for 3.5 ME a few days after the sale of Rémy Cabella against 12 ME in Russia.
On paper, the Greens carried out a very fine financial transaction. Sportingly, the level of the two players seemed equivalent. But in reality, Saint-Etienne fell from a great height since the Algerian clearly does not have the same performance as Rémy Cabella in Forez with only one goal and four assists this season. Undoubtedly, the former player of Betis Seville and Sochaux did not shine for his first season at Saint-Etienne and according to information from Soccer Link, it may well be fatal. Although he appreciates the technical qualities of Ryad Boudebouz, Stéphane’s coach Claude Puel would not be opposed to the departure of the 30-year-old.
Kakuta targeted to replace him
In anticipation of this transfer window, Saint-Etienne has already identified the perfect player to replace him. And unsurprisingly, it is on Gaël Kakuta that ASSE wishes to step in to strengthen its attacking sector. In the sights of the Greens for several months, the Amiens offensive midfielder has so far been a priority for ASSE in the transfer window. Definitely transferred to Picardy from Rayo Vallecano for 3 ME last summer, the 28-year-old Frenchman enjoys a good rating on the transfer market. In view of his good performances in a poorly classified Ligue 1 this season (2 goals, 5 assists), the former hope of Chelsea could receive a large number of offers, especially from Ligue 1 clubs. Remains to be seen if ASSE will manage to find the arguments to convince Gaël Kakuta, whose price could be affordable in the event of ASC’s descent into Ligue 2 at the end of the season. Before the interruption of competitions, the club of Bernard Joannin was 18th in the championship.