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Open to the sale of several players, including many of the workforce, Claude Puel wants to keep the young Wesley Fofana. A case that risks causing internal tensions.
The summer transfer window promises to be hectic on the side of AS Saint-Etienne. This is at least the wish of Claude Puel, who is trying to push players towards the exit. Executives like goalkeeper Stéphane Ruffier are indeed among his undesirable. But the Greens’ coach also has his favorites, those he sees as essential to his team for next season, starting with Wesley Fofana. According to information from Mohamed Toubache-Ter, the technician was clear with his leaders, the departure of the central defender is absolutely not possible! It must be said that the young Stéphanois quickly won the favor of Puel… and those of AC Milan.
For several weeks, there has been talk of persistent interest from the Rossoneri. The Italian club even reportedly sent a first offer of 18 million euros for the transfer of Fofana. A rejected proposal. But still according to insider, the Milanese do not intend to stop there. Two new attempts are expected during the summer. Proof that the resident of Serie A believes he can crack Saint-Etienne. Besides, the source specifies that an amount of 30 million euros would be enough to get the services of the native of Marseille. Suffice to say that the information will make Puel jump …