AS Saint-Étienne has to react quickly after the complicated departure of Pierre Ekwah. The 23-year-old midfielder has broken his contract and is now training alone, leaving the Greens in search of a reliable replacement for the defensive midfielder position. According to Jeunes Footeux, Dion Lopy, currently at UD Almeria in the Spanish Liga 2, would be in the sights of the Stéphanois. Under contract until 2029, the former Stade de Reims player is described as « rugged in duels and able to maintain the tempo of his team ». The Spanish club values him at 10 million euros, a significant investment for ASSE, even if Kilmer Sports has already shown its ability to finance ambitious operations. And with this arrival, the Greens could finally find a quality replacement for Pierre Ekwah. But they will have to act fast, as Dion Lopy is also attracting the attention of Stade Rennais, who is looking for a similar profile to support Rongier and Camara. This season, the player has played 15 games in Liga 2, with an average playing time of 62 minutes and 2 goals scored, which confirms his active role in the midfield. So ASSE will have to convince quickly to avoid being outdone. The Stéphanois club has already shown its ability to recruit talented players, and the arrival of Dion Lopy could be a masterstroke. With his experience in Liga 2, he could bring a new dimension to the team. And with an investment of 10 million euros, ASSE is showing that it is ready to do everything to succeed. The club is taking a big risk, but it could pay off in the end. ASSE is trying to strengthen its squad, and the arrival of Dion Lopy is a big step in that direction.