Saint-Etienne bring Brison from Nancy

Saint-Etienne have signed left-sided player Jonathan Brison from Nancy on a three-and-a-half-year contract. The 28-year-old, who can play in defence and midfield, is leaving Nancy for the first time in his career having come through the ranks at the club. He told his new club's website: "I was made very welcome this morning. Everyone quickly put me at ease. I am very happy to join a legendary club. In terms of ranking, ASSE is the best in France." Brison is looking forward to getting some first-team football under his belt. "It's true that I haven't played much in Ligue 1 in recent weeks," he said. "That said, I played with the reserve team last week. I feel pretty sharp. "I am available to the coach. I join a squad that has managed a very nice start to the season. But as the coach said, everyone has a chance. It's up to me to grasp it when it arises."