Maxime Bernauer was loaned to St. Etienne with an option to buy. However, St. Etienne is struggling and might be relegated, which raises doubts about whether they will purchase Bernauer. He has played 132 minutes in three out of six games for St. Etienne.

L'Équipe has reported that Maxime Bernauer is set to join AS Saint-Etienne on a loan transfer. The 26-year-old French defender, currently with Dinamo Zagreb, signed a loan contract with AS Saint-Etienne on Sunday morning. The agreement includes an option to purchase, which can be activated for a three-year period at the end of the season. Bernauer is the second player to join AS Saint-Etienne during the winter transfer window, following the acquisition of striker Irvin Cardona. He is regarded as a versatile player, capable of playing in central defense, midfield, or right-back, and is anticipated to provide competition for Dylan Batubinsika.

Maxime Bernauer, who was bought from Paris FC in 2023, is in advanced discussions to leave Dinamo Zagreb for AS Saint-Etienne. The defender, who is under contract until June 2027, is considering a loan move with an option to buy for 3 million euros. The player is sensitive to the interest from AS Saint-Etienne.

Maxime Bernauer will no longer play for Dinamo this season and is going out on loan.