The ASSE is sold, a group of local entrepreneurs are in the race and have even set their sights on the current coach of Troyes.
The summer is likely to be hectic in Saint-Etienne, between sales rumors and the need to build a competitive team for the 2021-2022 season. Roland Romeyer told RMC a few days ago his desire to “perpetuate the club” by seeking new financial resources. The boss of ASSE is ready to pass the torch by selling the club. But his firm intention is to leave the club ten times champions of France to solid and reliable buyers. An offer of 100 million euros, coming from Asia, would be studied for Roland Romeyer and Bernard Caïazzo. But beware, nothing has been done, and a group of local entrepreneurs, always on the lookout, have already targeted a coach to replace Claude Puel.
Laurent Batlles priority for local buyers
If these local investors manage to buy ASSE, the priority is to appoint Laurent Batlles coach according to Bernard Lions. The current Troyes coach, tracked this summer by Montpellier and Angers, knows the club very well. He was Christophe Galtier’s assistant during the 2015-2016 season, and the reserve coach in 2014-2015 then from 2016 to 2019. Not to mention that the former midfielder also wore the Greens jersey in his career. Sacred French Ligue 2 champion by offering an enticing game with ESTAC, the former OM player is attracting envy. Distrust for Claude Puel, who intends to stay in Saint-Etienne, but could pay the price of a change in the presidency. However, the redemption more and more often mentioned, is still far from being acquired in Saint-Etienne.