Announced on the departure to a National club, a young striker not succeeding should return to AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE).
A forward soon to return to ASSE
Now condemned to play maintenance, Claude Puel had made it one of his main missions to reduce the size of his workforce. In this sense, the coach of AS Saint-Étienne has undertaken to part with many elements since his induction. From executives to young people, no one is spared by the downsizing operation initiated by the ASSE coach. Recruited in 2019, Edmilson Correia is particularly targeted by this maneuver. Tested by AS Nancy without success last season, the Bissau-Guinean forward was on trial this week for FC Annecy. The 21-year-old even took part in the friendly match of the resident of National against the Swiss of La Servette (2-2). At the end of this meeting, Edmilson was fixed on his fate. Goal Football reveals that the Stéphanois will not be retained in Annecy.
What future for Edmilson Correia in Saint-Étienne?
The online medium believes it knows why the trial of the member of AS Saint-Étienne did not prove to be successful with Annecy. The source assures that Edmilson Correia’s profile does not match what the National club are looking for. The Haute-Savoie club are looking for a pure center-forward while the ASSE player is said to be more of a winger. Reason why Correia should return to Saint-Étienne.
On the return to the Greens, there is no indication that the Bissau native will have a chance under Claude Puel. The coach of Saint-Étienne does not count on the young striker. Which has not been called up to the professional squad since February 9, 2020 in a narrow loss to Montpellier in the league. As a reminder, Correia is still under contract until June 2023.