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Polish top-flight side Korona Kielce are set to part ways with one of their standout performers from last season.
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Slovenian midfielder Tamar Svetlin is closing in on a high-profile move to French club Saint-Étienne after just one season in the Ekstraklasa.
Despite having multiple options abroad following an impressive campaign in Poland, the 25-year-old former Celje and Domžale midfielder has chosen France as his next destination. Saint-Étienne, currently led by former Arsenal and AC Milan chief executive Ivan Gazidis, have moved quickly to secure his signature.
Record fee for Korona Kielce
The transaction will mark a historic financial windfall for Korona Kielce. The Polish side is set to receive a record transfer fee, which could reach up to €3 million once all performance-related bonuses are activated. Svetlin's market value is currently estimated at €2.5 million on Transfermarkt.
Svetlin is scheduled to undergo his medical examination in France, with the official contract signing expected on Sunday.
Aiming for a Ligue 1 return
Saint-Étienne will compete in Ligue 2 this season, with their primary objective being a swift return to the top flight of French football.
Svetlin will not be the first Slovenian to wear the green shirt; former Slovenian international striker Robert Berić enjoyed a highly successful spell at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium during his career, leaving a strong legacy for Svetlin to build upon.