Saint-Étienne's €3m gamble: Breum arrives as Ligue 2 hopes rise

Saint‑Étienne have secured the services of 22‑year‑old Denmark U21 forward Jakob Breum from Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles, paying a reported €3 million and assigning him the No 10 shirt on a contract that runs to summer 2030. The Danish international arrives as the club looks to bounce back from a failed Ligue 1 promotion bid.

Breum featured in 105 matches for Go Ahead Eagles since joining in 2023, netting 20 goals and providing 17 assists. He also featured in the Dutch side’s UEFA Europa League campaign last season.

Saint‑Étienne’s campaign last season ended without promotion back to Ligue 1, leaving the club determined to secure a top‑flight return in the coming campaign. The club also faces speculation that midfielders Lucas Stassin and Zuriko Davitashvili could depart.

The French side’s transfer activity this summer already includes the arrival of Sohaib Nair from EA Guingamp, underscoring a broader recruitment drive. Nair, a forward, joins the squad to bolster the attacking options alongside Breum.

Breum will wear the No 10 shirt and has signed a deal that runs until the summer of 2030, providing long‑term depth for the attacking line. The long‑term contract reflects the club’s confidence in his development.

The signing was reported by Luke Entwistle, confirming the €3 million fee and the player’s contract details. The fee aligns with Saint‑Étienne’s strategy of investing in young talent.

If Breum adapts quickly, Saint‑Étienne’s gamble could accelerate their push to leave Ligue 2, while the potential exits of Stassin and Davitashvili add uncertainty to the squad’s composition.