an ASSE legend reveals that he almost became blood and gold

During a space organized on Twitter yesterday, Jérémie Janot revisited the great moments of his career, which took place mainly in Saint-Etienne. This native of Valenciennes, whose goalkeepers he now trains, spent 16 years with the Greens, of which he became one of the most emblematic goalkeepers. Saint-Etienne supporters remember his saves, his fiery temper but also his eccentricities, such as his Spider-Man outfit or his night spent in a tent in one of Geoffroy-Guichard’s penalty areas.

During this space, Janot revealed that he had almost signed up with RC Lens in 2012, when he left ASSE: “The role of understudy was not for me. Ruffier was number 1, he was younger, stronger. He was better, that’s all. But I didn’t want to end up like this. There is a project in Lens but it is not happening. In the end, I’m going to Le Mans. I hurt my ankle, I fracture myself. A terrible injury”. In 2012-13, Racing was in Ligue 2 and not at its best financially…

Under the sign of passion ❤️💛

After a convincing start to the season on the lawn and in the spans of Bollaert, the second part will be exciting 🏟️

The ticket office for the next 6⃣ games opens this Wednesday afternoon!

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