ASSE races for a Cameroonian international

AS Saint-Etienne and Lorient could be competing for the recruitment of a Cameroonian international.

AS Saint-Etienne is actively preparing for the upcoming summer transfer window. The club’s leaders want to strengthen several areas before the next season. FC Lorient is also monitoring several profiles capable of quickly bringing stability. The two clubs now have a common target to strengthen their offensive lineup. According to Transferfeed, Samuel Kotto is of strong interest to both French teams.

Samuel Kotto already attracting several French clubs

At 22 years old, Samuel Kotto currently belongs to the Belgian club La Gantoise, where his contract ends in June 2028. The Cameroonian international has been loaned to Stade de Reims since the last winter transfer window. Since his arrival in January, he has played 15 games in the Reims colors. The defender shows good physical strength and quality in his passing. His performances have quickly convinced several recruiters present in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.

Reims has an important advantage in this case

Stade de Reims, however, maintains a favorable position in this closely followed case. The Champagne club reportedly has a purchase option estimated at four million euros. This clause could be activated in case of promotion to Ligue 1 next season. Saint-Etienne and Lorient will have to wait before they can hope to take concrete action. However, both clubs have been closely monitoring the situation for several weeks. Samuel Kotto could quickly become one of the most sought-after defenders in the French championship.

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