Olympique de Marseille could bring themselves to let Mandanda go to AS Saint-Etienne. For former ASSE and France team goalkeeper coach Fabrice Grange, this could be a good thing for the Greens.
Struggling, ASSE has hired Pascal Dupraz to save the club and stay in Ligue 1. The French coach would like to have a few recruits and above all bring experience to key positions. According to several media, the Greens are considering the idea of signing Steve Mandanda.
I have a lot of affection for Steve – Grange
His former coach in the French team, Fabrice Grange, was questioned about this. Without really giving his opinion, he says he wants the Greens to escape. They will certainly do it better with a high level and experienced goalkeeper although Etienne Green is a very talented goalkeeper.
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“Mandanda to ASSE? I don’t have a particular opinion on that (…) I have a lot of affection for Steve, he knows it, we saw each other in selection and I love the goalkeeper and the character he is. I have always had a lot of affection for the goalkeepers with whom I have worked, even if with Stéphane it was special, we have tied something so strong during all these years, it was extraordinary. After that, it’s a decision that will be up to the club. The important thing is to save it, to save the institution. I hope they get there, very sincerely ” Fabrice Grange – Source: Square Posts
Mandanda would help ASSE escape in Ligue 1 – Nabil Djellit
In the Evening Team, Nabil Djellit revealed that he thinks the Saint-Etienne challenge could be suitable for Steve Mandanda.
” Seeing Mandanda again at OM is not the point of the story. Sampaoli doesn’t give him any hope. Even if Pau Lopez loses the thread, he will still have some credit in the minds of Sampaoli, who nevertheless made a strong choice. For me, Mandanda is a legend. He started at the start of the season. There were doubts, he got out in a pretty suspicious way. So the message is clear… Why do I say yes to Mandanda in Saint-Etienne? Because, yes it is a hassle. But it’s still a real challenge, a real challenge. In terms of image, it would be something rewarding to go and help a legendary French football club to escape in L1. He will have work, he will be with young people. Mandanda, that would be an exceptional added value for ASSE. ” Nabil Djellit – Source: The Evening Team (12/21/2021)