Ghanaian youngster Augustine Boakye is on the cusp of a sensational move to French Ligue 1 outfit AS Saint-Étienne, with Kickgh.com exclusively revealing that the two clubs have agreed on a transfer fee of €5 million.
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder is expected to arrive in France on Wednesday for a mandatory medical examination, which will finalize the switch.
Boakye’s impressive performances in the Austrian Bundesliga for Wolfsberger AC have caught the attention of AS Saint-Étienne, and the deal is expected to be completed in the coming days.
Since joining Wolfsberger AC from Ghanaian side WAFA SC in 2021, Boakye has been a revelation, scoring 15 goals and providing 13 assists in 54 appearances across all competitions. In the just-concluded season, he notched up 10 goals and six assists in 27 matches.
The former Ghana U20 star has been tipped for a debut call-up to the Black Stars by coach Otto Addo, and his move to AS Saint-Étienne could be a significant step in his development as a player.