Overview
- Eirik Horneland told players he will step down after Saturday’s game against Boulogne-sur-Mer, according to sources close to the club, with no official announcement yet.
- Le Parisien reports Philippe Montanier is the preferred choice with talks underway over contract terms and says Franck Haise has not been in contact with the club.
- AFP reports Saint-Étienne has contacted both Montanier and Haise, who are available after recent exits from Toulouse and Nice respectively.
- Horneland arrived from SK Brann on December 20, 2024, won his January 4, 2025 debut against Reims, and could not prevent relegation, with players reportedly puzzled by his tactical choices.
- Despite about €25 million spent on recruitment, Saint-Étienne sits fifth in Ligue 2 with six defeats, a ninth-ranked defense with 26 goals conceded, and a joint-best attack on 36 goals.