As confirmed in an open letter to supporters, Bernard Caïazzo and Roland Romeyer are looking for a buyer for AS Saint-Etienne. Swiss investors have taken the necessary steps but their offer, which will soon expire, is currently blocked.
Unless the situation turns around, AS Saint-Etienne will not be sold in the coming days. Yet that was the goal of United World Group, whose takeover offer is only valid until Monday. Already owners of Sheffield United, K Beerschot VA in Belgium, Kerala FC in India, Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia and Châteauroux, these Swiss investors hoped to expand their repertoire with a Ligue 1 resident.
Caïazzo and Romeyer still at odds
But so far, their proposal has not received a response. And for good reason, according to information from twitto Mohamed Toubache-Ter, the offer was simply blocked by Bernard Caïazzo. The reason for this refusal is not yet known, but it seems that the co-president is the only one to oppose the operation. Nothing really surprising when you know that Bernard Caïazzo, not always on the same wavelength as his partner Roland Romeyer, who really wants to take a step back, is not impatient to sell the Saint-Etienne club.
Would the leader try to derail the sale? He who had yet confirmed their common desire to withdraw in an open letter to supporters last April. ” 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. We will ensure that this new shareholder has the appropriate means to grow the club, secure employment and perpetuate its identity. We will be vigilant to ensure that the handover can take place in confidentiality and serenity », Could one read in this letter which did not reflect any reluctance on the part of Bernard Caïazzo.