1. FC Kaiserslautern is reacting to the serious cruciate ligament injury of Simon Asta by signing a new right-back. According to 'L’Équipe', the second division club is about to sign Paul Joly. The 25-year-old will initially join on a one-year loan from AJ Auxerre, with an option to buy afterward. For Joly, FCK is his first station abroad. Last season, he played 26 matches in Ligue 1, but only started ten times. Joly hopes for regular starting appearances at Betzenberg. He is under contract with Auxerre until 2027.

French defender Paul Joly, 25, is considered for departure by AJ Auxerre as he is now third in the hierarchy for his position. He is under contract until 2027. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €1.80m, and Saint-Étienne has been linked with a possible move for the player.