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War is declared between the mayor of Saint-Etienne and Bernard Caïazzo. Gaël Perdriau is very dissatisfied with the management of ASSE by the Saint-Etienne president. For him, the evolution of the club does not seem positive for a few years. So, today, the elected official responds directly to the recent statements of the leader of the Greens on “the lack of prestige of the city”.

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On his social networks, Perdriau destroys the businessman. “So if ASSE does not find investors, it is because the city would lack” prestige “according to Bernard Caïazzo. It may also be because few investors agree to pay more than 50% of the shares. by being a minority in voting rights, or that the sale of nuggets for short-term profits have harmed the building of a great team over time (Aubameyang, Payet, Maupay, Saint Maximin, Matuidi, Ghoulam, Malcuit , Saliba, Bamba, Zouma). So many players who have been let go and who are exploding in their club today. Besides, one can wonder what was the money of the sale of these players used for? has not seen the sports benefits. When an investor bets on a club, on its image, its state of mind, it far exceeds the economic potential of the city. Konica-Minolta in 2004 did not expect to sell more photocopiers in Saint -Etienne! When a team has such a record, it keeps the soul of its city and it wins, it attracts e! I agree on one point with Bernard Caiazzo, and that is that Saint-Etienne is more than a club. And he deserves better than just an investor who comes for his fame and his wallet. Defending the image of a city and its inseparable football club must be done at all levels, and not to pocket the jackpot. It’s true, Saint-Etienne is a city and therefore a popular club, with a soul. It does not have a price. Especially not that of a certain bourgeoisie, “he wrote. The tension is mounting a notch.