ASSE sets XXL price tag to deter Boakye suitors ahead of deadline

Saint-Étienne’s ASSE have announced an XXL price tag for winger Augustine Boakye, a move designed to cool interest from foreign clubs with only fifteen days remaining in the summer transfer window.

Impressive start fuels interest

Après a season that yielded five goals and nine assists in 31 Ligue 2 matches, the 25‑year‑old Ghanaian (Ghanéen) winger has raised his profile dramatically. His performances have also earned him a call‑up to the Ghana national team, further boosting his market value. According to Peuple Vert, Anderlecht, Norwich and Wrexham are monitoring his situation closely.

The left‑winger’s modest salary, relative to his output, makes a substantial raise tempting, yet the club insists any move must meet a steep financial threshold. The club’s leadership has made clear that, while the door is not permanently shut, Kilmer Sports Ventures did not plan to sell the Ghanaian this summer.

Club sets prohibitive price

Un tarif destiné à fermer la porte has been set, signalling that any offer must be exceptionally high to be considered. Pour décourager ses prétendants, ASSE aims to make a departure particularly complicated without officially labeling the player as unsellable.

Boakye arrived at Saint‑Étienne in 2024 and is contracted until June 2028, with an additional year option. A contract extension coupled with a salary increase could become part of negotiations if his form continues.

The club’s plan hinges on whether one of the three interested sides will launch a bid before the market closes. The situation remains fluid as the deadline approaches.

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