Saint-Étienne, under the guidance of Scottish coach Ian Cathro, has entered the race to sign Yanis Begraoui, the Moroccan forward from Estoril. This interest comes after attention already shown by clubs such as Almería from Spain and Millwall from England, who are also scouting the player.
The historic French club, currently competing in the second division, is determined to return to the elite of French football and sees Begraoui as a key piece to strengthen its squad. In the previous season, Cathro had already highlighted the forward's potential, who finished the league as the third top scorer with 20 goals, surpassed only by Pavlidis from Benfica and Suárez from Sporting, who scored 22 and 28 goals, respectively.
French media reports that the need for a replacement for Lucas Stassin, who appears to be on his way to Ipswich, makes the signing of Begraoui even more of a priority. The Moroccan international, who has stood out for his skill and finishing ability, has a release clause set at 10 million euros and a contract that ties him to Estoril until June 2028. This situation places the French club in an interesting position, as it may be necessary to negotiate directly with Estoril officials to proceed with the signing.
The inclusion of Begraoui in the squad of Saint-Étienne could have a significant impact on the club's fight for promotion and its performance in the upcoming season. With Cathro's experience guiding the team and a standout player like Begraoui, expectations are high for what lies ahead. The unfolding of this situation will be crucial for the formation of a competitive squad aiming for a return to the top division.
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