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Abdoulaye Kanté Transfer from Middlesbrough to Saint-Étienne
Abdoulaye Kanté spent this year on loan at AS Saint-Étienne and in April said he would like to extend his stay at the club. Following their loss in the promotion play-off final to OGC Nice, AS Saint-Étienne decided not to make his loan stay permanent via the purchase clause. The clause has expired and is no longer valid. The Ligue 2 side have not completely ruled out returning for Kanté, but nothing is definitive yet. Middlesbrough could consider sanctioning a new loan deal with a conditional purchase obligation if AS Saint-Étienne secure promotion. Kanté has a contract until 2030 and is valued at €5m by Transfermarkt.
Abdoulaye Kanté spent this year on loan at AS Saint-Étienne and in April said he would like to extend his stay at the club. Following their loss in the promotion play-off final to OGC Nice, AS Saint-Étienne decided not to make his loan stay permanent via the purchase clause. The clause has expired and is no longer valid. The Ligue 2 side have not completely ruled out returning for Kanté, but nothing is definitive yet. Middlesbrough could consider sanctioning a new loan deal with a conditional purchase obligation if AS Saint-Étienne secure promotion. Kanté has a contract until 2030 and is valued at €5m by Transfermarkt.
St Etienne are not expected to make Abdoulaye Kante's loan deal permanent after missing out on promotion from Ligue 2.
St Etienne are not expected to make Abdoulaye Kante's loan deal permanent after missing out on promotion from Ligue 2.
Abdoulaye Kante was loaned to St Etienne in January in a deal that included a purchase option. It was expected that the activation of the clause would require St Etienne to achieve promotion to Ligue 1, which they failed to do after losing to Nice in the final. It is uncertain whether a deal can still be completed or if Kante will return to Boro.
Abdoulaye Kante was loaned to St Etienne in January in a deal that included a purchase option. It was expected that the activation of the clause would require St Etienne to achieve promotion to Ligue 1, which they failed to do after losing to Nice in the final. It is uncertain whether a deal can still be completed or if Kante will return to Boro.
Abdoulaye Kante spent the second half of the season on loan at Saint Etienne in a deal that included a purchase option. It had been suggested Saint Etienne would need to win promotion to Ligue 1 to be able to sign Kante. The clause to sign him still exists and was not dependent on promotion, but with a fee agreed between the two clubs, it is uncertain if Saint Etienne can meet it without promotion revenue.
Abdoulaye Kante spent the second half of the season on loan at Saint Etienne in a deal that included a purchase option. It had been suggested Saint Etienne would need to win promotion to Ligue 1 to be able to sign Kante. The clause to sign him still exists and was not dependent on promotion, but with a fee agreed between the two clubs, it is uncertain if Saint Etienne can meet it without promotion revenue.
Abdoulaye Kante is currently on loan at Saint-Etienne from Middlesbrough. Saint-Etienne has an option to make the transfer permanent for a fee estimated to be around £3.5m. Whether Saint-Etienne exercises that option is likely to depend on whether Philippe Montanier's side achieves promotion to Ligue 1. In an interview in March, Abdoulaye Kante expressed his hope that the deal is made permanent this summer and stated that the initial idea for the loan came from him. He said that if a player and agents agree to a purchase option, it means they and the club are planning for the future, and that is why they are giving their maximum effort. Kante added that he is happy at the club and wants them to achieve their goal. He also said that he did not play much at Middlesbrough during a difficult period and was injured at the end of the year, but is now better. Kante mentioned that Saint-Etienne had previously approached him two years ago and he had discussions with Loïc Perrin. He stated he was very pleased when his agents informed him that ASSE was interested again.
Abdoulaye Kante is currently on loan at Saint-Etienne from Middlesbrough. Saint-Etienne has an option to make the transfer permanent for a fee estimated to be around £3.5m. Whether Saint-Etienne exercises that option is likely to depend on whether Philippe Montanier's side achieves promotion to Ligue 1. In an interview in March, Abdoulaye Kante expressed his hope that the deal is made permanent this summer and stated that the initial idea for the loan came from him. He said that if a player and agents agree to a purchase option, it means they and the club are planning for the future, and that is why they are giving their maximum effort. Kante added that he is happy at the club and wants them to achieve their goal. He also said that he did not play much at Middlesbrough during a difficult period and was injured at the end of the year, but is now better. Kante mentioned that Saint-Etienne had previously approached him two years ago and he had discussions with Loïc Perrin. He stated he was very pleased when his agents informed him that ASSE was interested again.
Abdoulaye Kanté joined AS Saint-Étienne from a Championship side on loan with an option to buy during the winter market. Earlier this month, the defensive midfielder stated he wants to join the Ligue 2 club permanently in the summer.
Abdoulaye Kanté joined AS Saint-Étienne from a Championship side on loan with an option to buy during the winter market. Earlier this month, the defensive midfielder stated he wants to join the Ligue 2 club permanently in the summer.
AS Saint-Étienne confirmed in an official statement that the loan for Abdoulaye Kanté from Middlesbrough includes an option to make the move permanent. Abdoulaye Kanté stated that he is on loan with an option to buy, and said he is not certain if that option is mandatory.
AS Saint-Étienne confirmed in an official statement that the loan for Abdoulaye Kanté from Middlesbrough includes an option to make the move permanent. Abdoulaye Kanté stated that he is on loan with an option to buy, and said he is not certain if that option is mandatory.
Abdoulaye Kante has completed a loan move to Saint Etienne from Middlesbrough. The loan deal includes an option for Saint Etienne to make the move permanent in the summer. Loic Perrin, sporting director of Saint Etienne, said that Abdoulaye is a player the club have been following for some time, and that contact dates back several months. Saint Etienne’s capability to sign Kante permanently in the summer is understood to be likely dependent on them winning promotion.
Abdoulaye Kante has completed a loan move to Saint Etienne from Middlesbrough. The loan deal includes an option for Saint Etienne to make the move permanent in the summer. Loic Perrin, sporting director of Saint Etienne, said that Abdoulaye is a player the club have been following for some time, and that contact dates back several months. Saint Etienne’s capability to sign Kante permanently in the summer is understood to be likely dependent on them winning promotion.
Middlesbrough defensive midfielder Abdoulaye Kanté, 20, will be on loan at Saint-Étienne for the rest of the season. The Ivory Coast U23 international transferred to Middlesbrough from the French club Troyes last summer for a fee reported to be €3.0M and signed a five-year deal. He made five appearances for the English side, including one start in a Championship match, all of which occurred under the management of Rob Edwards. Kanté has not played since Kim Hellberg became head coach, and he also underwent surgery in the autumn for a sports hernia injury. He joins a Saint-Étienne team that is fifth in France's Ligue 2. His current market value is €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt.
Middlesbrough defensive midfielder Abdoulaye Kanté, 20, will be on loan at Saint-Étienne for the rest of the season. The Ivory Coast U23 international transferred to Middlesbrough from the French club Troyes last summer for a fee reported to be €3.0M and signed a five-year deal. He made five appearances for the English side, including one start in a Championship match, all of which occurred under the management of Rob Edwards. Kanté has not played since Kim Hellberg became head coach, and he also underwent surgery in the autumn for a sports hernia injury. He joins a Saint-Étienne team that is fifth in France's Ligue 2. His current market value is €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt.
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