Despite the closure of the summer transfer window since August 31 at midnight, ASSE recruiters continue to work behind the scenes to strengthen Claude Puel’s workforce. And according to the latest news, the Greens are said to be on the verge of signing a new signing.
Mercato ASSE: Another Cameroonian international targeted?
In particularly difficult economic times, AS Saint-Étienne managed to secure a loan from Juan Ignacio Ramirez, the 24-year-old Uruguayan striker from Montevideo-based Liverpool FC. Former PSG striker Edinson Cavani’s compatriot is therefore Claude Puel’s only summer signing. But according to Cameroonian media, the Greens could soon register a new signing. Indeed, according to the information disclosed on Tuesday by the site Go to the lions, Samuel Kotto would be in the sights of ASSE.
The 18-year-old Cameroonian international defender plays for FC Apejes, a formation for the local championship. Already considered a future crack at his post in his country, the coach of the Indomitable Lions retained him in his group for the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup. However, ASSE is not alone in the footsteps of the compatriot by Yvan Neyou and Harold Moukoudi.
Big competition for Samuel Kotto
Playing at Apejes de Mfou since last season, Samuel Kotto is not going to last long in the Cameroon league as he is expected to choose his next destination in the days to come. Also according to the sports site, in addition to AS Saint-Étienne, the Racing Club de Strasbourg and Cadiz, in Spain, are also interested in the profile of the young defender.
Present with Cameroon in Abidjan during the defeat against the Ivory Coast Elephants (1-2) on Monday, Junior Kotto certainly spoke of the Greens’ interest with Claude Puel’s two protégés, Harold Moukoudi and Yvan Neyou. The only snag on this track, the new ASSE target today posted a photo of herself wearing an OL jersey as an Instagram story. Enough to give up his trail?