Tag: AS Saint-Etienne

Barcelona's Gabonese midfielder Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gestures before the start of the friendly football match between FC Barcelona and Manchester City, at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on August 24, 2022. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)

Barcelona or Arsenal? Aubameyang names best spell of his career

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he's never enjoyed football as much as his time at Barcelona, even going to training on his off days.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang modelling the new Arsenal third kit for 2021/22 (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Barcelona and Saint-Etienne consider Aubameyang move but neither likely to happen

Barcelona and Saint-Etienne are said to be set to fight it out for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's signature, even though the former side have others on their list and the latter can't afford him.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal pre-match during the 2021/22 Pre Season Friendly Mind series tournament match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 8 August 2021. Copyright: Andy Rowland

Aubameyang urged to leave Arsenal by former teammate

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's old teammate Bakary Sako has tried to convince the striker to leave Arsenal for Saint-Etienne.
Folarin Balogun of Arsenal in action during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, London, England on 22 August 2021. Copyright: Vince Mignott

Folarin Balogun being watched ahead of January move

At least three Championship clubs and one Ligue 1 side are scouting Folarin Balogun ahead of the January transfer window, according to a report.
William Saliba in training with OGC Nice (Photo via Nice on Twitter)

William Saliba confirms Arsenal tried to recall him

Arsenal tried to recall William Saliba from Saint-Etienne in January 2020, according to the player himself.
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND: William Saliba of Arsenal in action during the Papa John's Trophy Second Round match between AFC Wimbledon and Arsenal U21 at Plough Lane on December 08, 2020. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Arsenal defender decision expected soon but player and club want different things

A decision on William Saliba's future is expected soon, with Arsenal and the player himself pushing for different options in January.
William Saliba with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Saliba keen on France loan but could still stay if he gets games

William Saliba is keen to return to France in the January transfer window, but could still choose to stay at Arsenal if Mikel Arteta starts to give him games.
Lyon's French forward Moussa Dembele (C) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (L) and Saint-Etienne's French defender Mathieu Debuchy during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and AS Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on March 1, 2020 at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP)

William Saliba ‘welcome’ to come back to Saint Etienne

Mathieu Debuchy has said they would welcome William Saliba back to Saint Etienne as the youngster awaits his official Arsenal debut.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: William Saliba of Arsenal during the Arsenal training session ahead of the UEFA Europa League Group B stage match between Arsenal FC and Dundalk FC at London Colney on October 28, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Saint-Etienne hold advantage to sign Saliba on loan in January

Saint-Etienne have an advantage in the race to sign William Saliba on loan in January, but AC Milan are also interested, according to a report.
William Saliba chanting with the crowd after the game (Photo via Saint-Etienne on Twitter)

Saint-Etienne confirm they couldn’t complete Saliba loan in time

Saint-Etienne released a statement on Tuesday to confirm that whilst they reached an agreement to loan William Saliba this season, it wasn't in time.

Saint-Etienne push for Saliba back on loan this season

Saint-Etienne are pushing to take William Saliba back on loan for the 2020/21 season, according to emerging reports in France.
William Saliba chanting with the crowd after the game (Photo via Saint-Etienne on Twitter)

Saliba returns to France to watch cup final and say farewell

William Saliba is back with Saint-Etienne for the Coupe de France final and a farewell to his teammates, before 'discovering another world' with Arsenal.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Saliba returns to London to start training at Arsenal

William Saliba is back training with Arsenal in London after his loan spell with Saint-Etienne, though he's doing individual sessions at the moment.
William Saliba applauding the fans (Photo via Saliba on Instagram)

William Saliba says emotional goodbye to Saint-Etienne

William Saliba said an emotional goodbye to Saint-Etienne on Friday, as he prepares to leave the club and join up with Arsenal.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: William Saliba of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Puel rules William Saliba out of Coupe de France final

William Saliba won't play for Saint-Etienne in the Coupe de France final against Paris Saint-Germain later this month, according to head coach Claude Puel.
William Saliba against AS Monaco (Photo via Twitter)

Saint-Etienne sources claim Saliba will miss cup final

William Saliba won't play for Saint-Etienne in the Coupe de France final against Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.
Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba gestures during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

Conflicting reports over Saliba Saint-Etienne loan situation

We still have no confirmation over whether William Saliba can play in the Coupe de France final for Saint-Etienne, with multiple conflicting reports in the media.
William Saliba applauding the fans (Photo via Saliba on Instagram)

Arsenal and Saint-Etienne fail to find agreement over Saliba

Arsenal and Saint-Etienne were unable to reach an agreement over William Saliba despite all parties seemingly wanting the teenager to play in the French cup final.
William Saliba against AS Monaco (Photo via Twitter)

Arsenal & Saint-Etienne back in talks over Saliba cup final

Arsenal are back in talks with Saint-Etienne over William Saliba featuring in the Coupe de France final, but the Gunners are holding firm in their stance.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: William Saliba of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

William Saliba could still return to Saint-Etienne for cup final

There's still a chance William Saliba returns to Saint-Etienne for the Coupe de France final despite their falling out with Arsenal, according to reports.
William Saliba back in training via ASSE

Arteta: Saliba needs to stay with Saint-Etienne for cup final

Arsenal have an agreement with Saint-Etienne for William Saliba to play in the Coupe de France final next month, according to Mikel Arteta.
William Saliba applauding the fans (Photo via Saliba on Instagram)

How much will Arsenal pay William Saliba per week?

Arsenal signed William Saliba last summer but he will arrive ahead of the new season as an actual new player and he isn't coming cheap.
Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder Adil Aouchiche celebrates after scoring a goal during the French Cup football match between Linas-Montlhery and Paris Saint-Germain on January 5, 2020 at the Stade Bobin in Bondoufle, south of Paris. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

17yo Arsenal target admits he wants move

Adil Aouchiche, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal, has reportedly told PSG that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season.
Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder Adil Aouchiche celebrates after scoring a goal during the French Cup football match between Linas-Montlhery and Paris Saint-Germain on January 5, 2020 at the Stade Bobin in Bondoufle, south of Paris. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal-linked Aouchiche now in Saint-Etienne talks

Adil Aouchiche is in talks with Saint-Etienne and strongly considering leaving Paris Saint-Germain, amid links to Arsenal.
Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder Adil Aouchiche celebrates after scoring a goal during the French Cup football match between Linas-Montlhery and Paris Saint-Germain on January 5, 2020 at the Stade Bobin in Bondoufle, south of Paris. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP) (Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images)

Aouchiche visited Saint-Etienne but not to finalise move

Adil Aouchiche did visit the Saint-Etienne training facilities on Friday, but not to finalise a move to the club, according to reports.
NUREMBERG, GERMANY - JULY 20: Adil Aouchiche of Paris plays the ball during the pre-season friendly match between 1. FC Nuernberg and Paris Saint-German at Max-Morlock-Stadion on July 20, 2019 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal-linked Aouchiche holds medical with Saint-Etienne

Arsenal-linked PSG teenager Adil Aouchiche held a medical at Saint-Etienne on Friday, though he hasn't made a final decision on his next club.
Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba gestures during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

Arsenal could face legal battle over €2.5m Saliba clause

Arsenal could be set for a legal battle over a bonus clause in their contract with Saint-Etienne for the transfer of William Saliba, according to reports in France.
Saint-Etienne's French defender Wesley Fofana (front) vies with Epinal's French forward Mickael Biron during the French Cup quarter-final football match between SAS Epinal and AS Saint-Etienne at Marcel Picot stadium in Tomblaine, northeastern France on February 13, 2020. (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN / AFP) (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal interested in Saint-Etienne’s Wesley Fofana

Arsenal are showing an interest in Wesley Fofana, hoping to sign the centre-back from Saint-Etienne along with William Saliba, according to reports in France.
Marseille's Argentinian forward Dario Benedetto (L) vies for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) during the French L1 football match between Saint-Etienne (ASSE) and Marseille (OM) on February 5, 2020, at the Geoffroy Guichard Stadium in Saint-Etienne, central France. (Photo by JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK / AFP)

Saliba has unique and encouraging foul record this season

William Saliba didn't commit a single foul from an attempted tackle in Ligue 1 this season, giving him a unique record among Europe's top five leagues.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 13: William Saliba of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 13, 2019 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

French media: Saliba can’t play for Arsenal this season

William Saliba can't play for Arsenal this season but could train with his new teammates after the cancellation of Ligue 1, according to reports in France.
William Saliba with Saint-Etienne against Bordeaux (Photo via Asse.fr)

Saliba helps Saint-Etienne to Ligue 1 draw vs Bordeaux

After reaching the Coupe de France final in midweek, William Saliba and Saint-Etienne faced Bordeaux back in Ligue 1 at the weekend.
The Saint-Etienne squad celebrating their semi-final win (Photo via Saint-Etienne on Twitter)

Saliba helps Saint-Etienne reach Coupe de France final

William Saliba helped Saint-Etienne progress to the final of the Coupe de France on Thursday, despite a first-half mistake.
Lyon's French forward Moussa Dembele (C) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (L) and Saint-Etienne's French defender Mathieu Debuchy during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and AS Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on March 1, 2020, at the Groupama stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France. (Photo by JEFF PACHOUD / AFP / Getty Images)

Saliba was a ‘rock’ in defence despite defeat to Lyon

William Saliba continued his increasingly positive run of form against Lyon on Sunday, but he still ended up on the losing side of the derby.
Epinal's French defender David Luvualu (L) vies with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba during the French Cup quarter-final football match between SAS Epinal and AS Saint-Etienne at Marcel Picot stadium in Tomblaine, northeastern France on February 13, 2020. (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN / AFP)

Saliba wins MOTM award as he gets back to his best

William Saliba put in a Man of the Match performance against Stade de Reims in a draw for Saint-Etienne over the weekend.
Montpellier's French defender Junior Sambia (L) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French midfielder Jean-Eudes Aholou (C) and Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) during the French L1 football match between Montpellier (MHSC) and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on February 9, 2020 at the Mosson stadium in Montpellier, southern France.

Saliba & St-Etienne situation worsens with another defeat

William Saliba was helpless to prevent Saint-Etienne slipping to another defeat over the weekend, this time succumbing to Stade Brestois.
Montpellier's French defender Junior Sambia (L) fights for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French midfielder Jean-Eudes Aholou (C) and Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) during the French L1 football match between Montpellier (MHSC) and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on February 9, 2020 at the Mosson stadium in Montpellier, southern France.

Saliba speaks on his fitness and focusing on Saint-Etienne

William Saliba believes he's still getting back to full fitness, and he's focusing fully on Saint-Etienne until the end of the season.
Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba gestures during the French L1 football match between Bordeaux and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) on October 20, 2019, at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, southwestern France. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP / Getty Images)

William Saliba a ‘bright spot’ amid a St Etienne mess

William Saliba put in another impressive performance for his side against Montpellier but itw as not enough to stop them going down 1-0 on Sunday.
Marseille's Argentinian forward Dario Benedetto (L) vies for the ball with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba (R) during the French L1 football match between Saint-Etienne (ASSE) and Marseille (OM) on February 5, 2020, at the Geoffroy Guichard Stadium in Saint-Etienne, central France. (Photo by JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK / AFP)

Saliba shows improvement despite defeat to Marseille

William Saliba gave an improved individual performance against Marseille on Wednesday night, but it wasn't enough to avoid a second consecutive defeat.
Monaco's French forward Wissam Ben Yedder (C) vies with Saint-Etienne's french defender William Saliba (L) and Saint-Etienne's French defender Wesley Fofana (R) during the French Cup football match between Monaco and Saint-Etienne at the "Louis II" stadium in Monaco on January 28, 2020. (Photo by VALERY HACHE / AFP)

“He’s a great player”: Debuchy and Cabaye praise Saliba

Mathieu Debuchy and Yohan Cabaye praised William Saliba this week, after the centre-back's return from injury with Saint-Etienne.
Metz' Senegalese forward Habib Diallo (L) vies with Saint-Etienne's French defender William Saliba during the French L1 football match between Metz (FCM) and Saint-Etienne (ASSE) at the Saint Symphorien Stadium in Longeville-les-Metz, eastern France, on February 2, 2020. (Photo by JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN / AFP)

Saliba suffers first defeat of the season: Player report

William Saliba started in his first defeat of the 2019/20 campaign, losing 3-1 to Metz on Sunday.