AS Saint-Etienne : ASSE takes an interest in Ligue 2 revelation | ASSE News

Clermont Foot center-back Cédric Hountondji is reportedly in the sights of AS Saint-Etienne scouts according to Foot Mercato.

Excellent since the start of the season in the second division, the Benin international has managed to attract the attention of many contenders. Followed by Alavés in Spain, Cedric Hountondji would also be on the shelves of some French clubs. Sports media put forward the names of Angers SCO and AS Saint-Etienne. Tied with the Clermont formation until 2023, the experienced center-back will most likely host the next transfer window.

In search of reinforcements at lower costs, the managers of Saint-Etienne are looking for several profiles on the transfer market. In addition to a center forward who can take depth, Claude Puel is still working hard to fill the void left by Wesley Fofana as a central defender after his departure last summer to Leicester city. If the Forez club intends to complete the arrival of several reinforcements during the coming months, the recruitment unit has the obligation to focus only on inexpensive tracks so as not to further weaken the club’s finances. of Ligue 1.

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