Irvin Cardona set to re-join Saint-Étienne | OneFootball

Irvin Cardona (27) is en route to France and is set to complete a return to AS Saint-Étienne in the coming hours, according to a report from L’Équipe.

The deal had been held up due to Espanyol’s reluctance to release the forward. Cardona, who was instrumental during a six-month loan spell at the end of last season, guiding Les Verts back to Ligue 1, joined the La Liga side on loan from Augsburg in the summer, however, he has played a peripheral role.

All the while, Saint-Étienne’s interest in bringing him back to the club, once again on loan, has increased, especially since Eirik Horneland’s arrival as manager. Espanyol, having previously shown themselves reticent to accepting Cardona’s departure, have now reached an agreement.

His contract with the Spanish side has now been terminated and Cardona is already en route to Saint-Étienne, as per L’Équipe. He will soon undergo his medical and sign his loan contract. He will be available for selection for the match against Lille OSC on Saturday evening.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle