The transfer of Wahbi Khazri to AS Saint-Étienne appears to be surrounded by uncertainty. Despite rumors suggesting that the Tunisian midfielder was close to joining ASSE, Sporting Club de Bastia has refuted these claims. The Corsican club issued a press release on its official website to clarify the situation.
According to SC Bastia’s statement, numerous media outlets reported the transfer of Wahbi Khazri to AS Saint-Étienne, even mentioning that an agreement had been reached between the player and the club. However, SC Bastia emphasized that they have not received any news from the player’s agents for five weeks, have not been contacted by the player, and have not received any offers from ASSE.
The club expressed concern that if Saint-Étienne had initiated direct negotiations with the player and his entourage without communicating with SC Bastia, despite Khazri having two years left on his contract, it would be considered disrespectful. SC Bastia stated that, in such a case, they would be obliged to forbid any discussions with a club that lacks respect, emphasizing the importance of solidarity between clubs.
This statement suggests that the situation regarding Wahbi Khazri’s potential transfer to AS Saint-Étienne is complex and may involve unresolved communication issues between the player, his agents, SC Bastia, and the prospective club.
