Cathro eyes speed boost as ASSE target Colombian winger Mena

AS Saint-Étienne (ASSE) may have identified a player to restore pace and power to its attack, with head coach Ian Cathro reportedly targeting 23‑year‑old Colombian winger Camilo Mena from Lechia Gdańsk as a potential replacement for Irvin Cardona in the upcoming transfer window.

Despite being relatively unknown to the French audience, Mena offers several traits that could attract Cathro and echo the style of Irvin Cardona.

Selon Peuple Vert, the winger shows a high compatibility with the tactical principles favoured by the Stéphanois coach.

Transfer market: AS Saint-Étienne target Colombian winger Camilo Mena

He is described as rapid, percussive and comfortable in duels, able to operate on both flanks, provoke fouls and create overloads with his crosses.

Mena recorded five goals and seven decisive passes in the Polish league last season; although Lechia Gdańsk has been relegated to the second division, his contract runs until 2028 and he is valued at around four million euros, a figure that could be reduced by the club’s drop.

Une comparison still to confirm, as Rangers and Palmeiras also monitor his situation, but his age, versatility and explosivity match the needs of Les Verts.

Pour ASSE, securing Mena could become one of the market’s pleasant surprises, offering the speed and movement around the striker that the team has missed.