AS Saint-Etienne : Saint Etienne. Shareholders put ASSE, the 10-time champion of France, up for sale | ASSE News

Through Luc Chatel
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Roland Romeyer and Bernard Caïazzo, the two main shareholders of ASSE announced on Tuesday April 13 that they were winding up the club of Saint-Etienne ten times champion of France
Roland Romeyer and Bernard Caïazzo, the two main shareholders of ASSE, announced on Tuesday April 13 that they were winding up the ten-time French champion Saint-Etienne club (© City of Saint-Etienne)

Co-owners of AS Saint-Etienne for fifteen years, Roland Romeyer and Bernard Caïazzo announced this Tuesday, April 13, 2021 that they were putting up for sale the legendary Greens club.

“In order to ensure the continuity and development of our club, we have entrusted a reputable investment bank with the mission of selecting the best investor”, they conclude their long press release which made this information public.

For several weeks, the shareholder duo had been the target of much criticism, from supporters and supporters alike. Mayor of Saint-Etienne. But the criticisms leveled at them go back even further.

Heavily criticized leaders

The changes of coaches in recent years as well as the poor results of the season due in particular to the sale of very promising players like William saliba and Wesley fofana have fueled reviews beyond Saint Etienne, among many sports commentators and journalists.

The edition of the team of April 14, 2021 suggests a sale price of 20 million. Rumors of potential buyers are multiplying in the media in Saint-Etienne, from the Arab Emirates to local investors.

A few days ago, Alain Bompard, the father of President of Carrefour Alexandre Bompard, had mentioned the attachment of his son, born in Saint-Etienne, for ASSE. Chance or declaration of intention?