Irvin Cardona leaves FC Augsburg: Change to AS Saint-Étienne!

Irvin Cardona leaves FC Augsburg: Change to AS Saint-Étienne!

Augsburg, Deutschland - irvin Cardona will not return to FC Augsburg. The 27-year-old has constantly joined the French Club AS Saint-Étienne. This decision follows a successful loan during the second half of the 2023/24 season, in which he contributed significantly to the rise of Saint-Étienne in Ligue 1, such as the PNP reported.

Saint-Étienne had activated the purchase option for the player that FC Augsburg had signed from Stade Brest since January 2023. During his time in Augsburg, Cardona came to 13 competitive games in which he scored a goal and gave a template. Augsburg's managing director Michael Ströll said positively about the change and called him a good solution for all parties. He wished Cardona all the best for the future.

loan stations and services

In the previous season, Cardona was initially loaned for a half series of Espanyol Barcelona, ​​but the loan agreement was terminated prematurely. After his return, he joined the ranks of Saint-Étienne directly. In a total of 15 missions in Ligue 1, he scored five goals and prepared three more, but could not prevent his new club from experiencing direct relegation.

FC Augsburg ended the past season in the twelfth place in the Bundesliga and thus missed a starting place in the European Cup. The preparation for the new season begins in the first week of July under the new coach Sandro Wagner, who was hired after the separation from Jess Thorup. These changes are part of a reorientation of the FCA in order to become more competitive again in the coming season.

transfer balance in Ligue 1

The transfer activities in Ligue 1 are remarkable this season. According to Transfermarkt there were a total of 362 entrances and 340 departures. The transfer expenses amounted to around 944 million euros, while the income was around 893 million euros. These numbers show the dynamics of the transfer market and the seasonal changes in team compositions.

Cardonas change not only signals a fresh start for him, but also for Augsburg, which wants to start the coming season with fresh wind. With a view to the season ahead of us, both the player and the association will have to accept new opportunities and challenges.