Brest struggling in the transfer market despite Champions League qualification

Brest were one of the success stories of football last season as they shocked everyone by qualifying for the Champions League under the tutelage of Éric Roy. Fans of Les Pirates will have been overjoyed at the prospect of continental football next season but expecting the Ligue 1 club to invest appropriately to equip them with quality to compete in the UEFA’s premier competition.

However, as reported by L’Équipe, Brest have struggled to recruit new players to prepare them for Champions League football during the summer transfer window. With only one recruit in the form of Julien Le Cardinal from Lens, the squad of Les Pirates has perhaps regressed rather than progressed with several departures following their successful season last term.

Several departures already confirmed

Brest have seen several players leave the club during the window so far. Lillian Brassier has left for Marseille and been replaced by Le Cardinal but the Breton club are yet to reinforce their attack after two departures. Martin Satriano has returned to Inter following his loan spell with the club and Steve Mounié has signed for Augsburg after his contract was not renewed. Reinforcements in attack seem paramount if they are able to replicate their successes of last season.

GFFN | Liam Wraith