AS Saint-Étienne has officially extended Yannick Chandioux's contract until 2027. The Saône-et-Loire technician had joined the Stéphanois club in March to try to maintain the team in the First League. Despite relegation to the Second League, Yannick Chandioux convinced the decision-makers to extend his contract. Jean-Marc Barsotti, the president of the ASSE Association, stated that Yannick Chandioux had breathed new life into the group and allowed ASSE to hold on to maintenance until the last minute. Yannick Chandioux reacted by saying he was very happy to continue the adventure with AS Saint-Étienne. The Stéphanois club will now attempt to immediately return to the First League. A friendly match between the women's teams of AS Saint-Étienne and Dijon FCO is being studied in Montceau on August 15th. Yannick Chandioux had already officiated in the First League with Dijon and Montpellier. AS Saint-Étienne will therefore approach the Second League season with ambition and motivation. Yannick Chandioux will be one of the craftsmen of the serene and ambitious project that the club wants to build. AS Saint-Étienne supporters are eagerly awaiting the new season and the possibility of seeing their team return to the First League. The club's management is confident in Yannick Chandioux's ability to lead the team to success. The new season is expected to be exciting for AS Saint-Étienne and its fans.