Best player of the season with AS Saint-Etienne, Denis Bouanga does not seem to be long term with the Forez club.
Finished in 17th place in Ligue 1, AS Saint-Etienne plans to change strategy. Under the leadership of Claude Puel, the Greens are now looking for young players with great potential. According to “The Team”, ASSE would target Ilyas Chouaref (19) to replace Denis Bouanga, notably announced in Rennes and Lille.
Chouaref had a satisfactory second professional season. With Châteauroux, the 19-year-old winger scored 2 goals and delivered 2 assists in 22 Ligue 2 games. This young Franco-Algerian meets the club’s current criteria and his price should be affordable for the Greens. Case to follow…