ASSE Mercato: Stassin eyes Ligue 1 comeback as price rises

Amid the summer ASSE Mercato, 21‑year‑old Belge striker Lucas Stassin faces two divergent paths: remain with the relegated club or join an unnamed Ligue 1 side before the transfer window closes, a move that could cost ASSE around €20 million according to reports.

Unnamed Ligue 1 club shows interest

Selon La Voix des Verts, a French elite club, une identity not disclosed, has already inquired about the striker’s situation. The 21‑year‑old Belge forward remains highly coveted on the market, with several clubs monitoring his progress.

Le club has fixed its asking price at roughly €20 million to consider letting Stassin leave. Et this figure underscores the player’s importance to ASSE’s project despite their recent relegation to Ligue 2.

Paris FC previously approached the ASSE attackers, gathering information on Stassin’s availability. That earlier interest highlights the sustained demand for the 21‑year‑old forward.

Stassin did not feature in ASSE’s most recent league fixture, a 3‑1 defeat to Clermont. His absence from that match has not reduced external interest.

If the mystery club decides to go on the offensive, the pursuit could quickly gain momentum. This would force ASSE to decide whether to cash in or retain the striker for a promotion push.

Thus the contrast between a possible lucrative exit and the club’s ambition to climb back to Ligue 1 highlights the stakes for both parties. The next weeks will reveal whether the unnamed Ligue 1 side meets ASSE’s €20 million demand or Stassin stays to aid Saint‑Étienne’s resurgence.