Pierre Ekwah Set for Move to AS Saint-Étienne: Loan Deal with Sunderland in Progress

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2024-08-29 12:14:00

Track indicated by Foot Market at the start of the week, the arrival of Pierre Ekwah, a midfielder from Sunderland, would be on track according to information from Green People.

Looking for an athletic and experienced number six, ASSE has been searching for several weeks to strengthen its midfield. She would have set her sights Pierre Ekwah22 year old player playing for Sunderland. Standing at almost 1m90, this left-hander ticks the physical box that Olivier Dall’Oglio asked to strengthen his midfield.

If its market value is estimated at 2.8 M€ with Transfermarkt, the Black Cats would want much more, between €6M and €7M according to information from Foot Market who revealed the track this Tuesday.

As a reminder, trained in Nantes, Pierre Ekwah (aged 22) who left his native France at a very young age to join Chelsea’s training centre. After playing with the club’s U18s and then with the U23s, he signed up 1.4M€ with West Ham where he plays with the F21s. In January 2023, Sunderland recruited him and allowed him to flourish in the second division of England alongside a certain Adil Aouchiche. He has a full 2023-2024 season with 40 Championship games on the clock for five goals and two goals.

today, pvert eupleannouncing a preliminary discussion between the player and AS Saint-Étienne and an agreement in principle between the two parties. All that remains is for the two clubs to agree the amount of the transfer compensation and the conditions of Pierre Ekwah’s departure in Forez. With just over 24 hours left before the end of the transfer window (editor’s note, this Friday 11 pm), the Greens are in dire need if they are to strengthen themselves before the close of the French transfer market.

Edit 2:30 pm: At the beginning of the evening, Foot Market it is stated that the two clubs have reached an agreement regarding a loan, with a purchase option of approximately 7 million euros attached.


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