Four‑year pact for Saint‑Étienne: Danish talent Jakob Breum arrives

AS Saint‑Étienne have secured a four‑year contract with 22‑year‑old Danish attacking midfielder Jakob Breum, with an additional one‑year option. The deal follows his 2025‑26 season at Go Ahead Eagles, where he started 32 of 37 games, netted six goals and supplied seven assists.

According to , all parties have already reached an agreement and Breum is set to undergo his medical in the coming days. The contract runs until 2030, reflecting the club's long‑term planning.

Breum is a product of the Odense BK academy. He has earned six caps for the Denmark Under‑21 national team.

In the 2025‑26 campaign, Breum started 32 of Go Ahead Eagles' 37 league matches. He contributed six goals and seven assists, making him decisive on 13 occasions.

Breum's first European experience came in the Europa League. He featured in a 3‑1 defeat to OGC Nice and a 2‑1 loss to Olympique Lyonnais, the latter being Saint‑Étienne's arch‑rivals.

The report was authored by Léo Aschi for . The French side, known as Les Verts, aim to strengthen their midfield options.

Les Verts have added a promising Danish Under‑21 international to their ranks.