ASSE would be on target in their quest for a defensive solution. The latest news is that the Loire club will welcome a Tunisian side in the coming days.
Tunisian international expected at ASSE
Overwhelmed by its definitive shortcomings, AS Saint-Étienne did not have the expected season. ASSE finished in 11th place with the 5th worst defense in Ligue 1. With the summer transfer window approaching, Claude Puel intends to strengthen this sector as much as the attack. When it comes to signing a defensive reinforcement, the news is pretty good. Goal Football ensures that the Greens have found an agreement with Wajdi Kechrida. A member of ES Sahel, the Tunisian right-back did not renew his contract. Not extended, the Tunisian international (13 caps) is therefore free to engage with the club of his choice. Which will therefore be Saint-Étienne if we stick to the revelations of Benjamin Danet, the general manager of the specialized media.
Kechrida, a good zero euro recruit for the Greens
For the same source, it will nevertheless still be necessary to wait before the officialization of this signing in Saint-Étienne. Wajdi Kechrida is currently with the Carthage Eagles to prepare the friendly for the national team. They are due to face the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Saturday. The Tunisians will then face the reigning African champions Algeria next Friday. They will end their international break on Wednesday June 16 against the Eagles of Mali. Announcement of Kechrida’s arrival should therefore fall after that date. The right-back has just finished the season with 2 goals and 4 assists in 30 appearances, all as a starter. In Saint-Étienne, he is a contender for the succession of the captain Mathieu Debuchy. The right-back who will celebrate his 36th birthday in July is leaving following the non-extension of his contract.