In the space of 22 Ligue 1 appearances, Lucas Gourna has established himself as one of Saint-Etienne’s most promising players.
The 17-year-old midfielder showed great potential in the eyes of Claude Puel, who made him one of his strong men in Forez. Still perfectible, Lucas Gourna aspires to progress in the cocoon of Saint-Etienne. But his market value has exploded in the space of a few months and his departure is being considered more and more seriously by the management of ASSE, according to information obtained by Foot Mercato. The media understands that the primary intention of Roland Romeyer and Bernard Caïazzo was to extend the native of Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, under contract with the Greens until June 2023. But the Covid-19 pandemic and its financial consequences have changed ASSE’s position in this matter.
The media thus understands that in view of the economic situation, Saint-Etienne has decided to sell Lucas Gourna during the next transfer window, in the event of a proposal between 15 and 25 ME. For now, the final price for the 1.85m player has not yet been set, everything will depend on his performance during the end of the season. As far as interested clubs are concerned, it is currently quite difficult to disentangle the truth from the false. Chelsea, Red Bull Leipzig or AC Milan have been cited as contenders for the signing of the ASSE midfielder but for the moment, it is only a question of information from these teams all each more prestigious than the next. In addition, it is indicated that in the clan of Lucas Gourna, we are also considering a transfer to a club more upscale than Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1, a club “Springboard” before launching an assault on a giant of Europe. Either way, Lucas Gourna’s departure seems inevitable for the Greens.