AJ Auxerre have completed the signing of Rémy Labeau-Lascary, 23, to replace Lassine Sinayoko at Paris FC. The French side is banking on the Guadeloupean forward, who spent last season on loan at Brest, to inject depth and versatility into their attack.
Who is Rémy Labeau-Lascary and what will he bring to Auxerre?
Rémy Labeau-Lascary arrives at Auxerre with a different profile to Sinayoko, but one that complements the attack. The Abymes native scored 6 goals and made 1 assist in 28 appearances for Brest across all competitions last season, despite missing time through injury. Will Still, the manager until 2028, sees him as a player who can energize Auxerre’s attack with his ability to play as a striker or on the wings. His arrival comes as the club looks to move on from a tough 2025-26 campaign, saved in extremis with a 16th-place finish in Ligue 1, 24 points, and recent form of DDWLD.
Why Sinayoko’s exit is a heavy blow for Auxerre
Lassine Sinayoko, Auxerre’s top scorer with 12 goals and 4 assists, left for Paris FC in a deal worth around €10 million. His departure strips the Burgundy side of its main attacking threat and forces a rapid reshuffle. Yet the transfer fee offers breathing room to sign Labeau-Lascary, whose move is reported to cost over €6 million. A gamble, but one the club believes is needed to reignite a side searching for stability.
Will Still’s vision for 2026-27
Will Still, who says he is “incredibly proud to be part of a club like this,” wants to impose a more aggressive, attacking style. With 39 points behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain and a trip to Lorient on 2 January 2027, Auxerre must aim higher than last season’s 16th-place finish. Labeau-Lascary’s arrival adds to a rebuilding project that saw 23 goals conceded and a shaky defensive record (-14 goal difference). The club is counting on the newcomer’s versatility to shore up weaknesses and secure a calmer survival push.
What happens next? The Auxerre transfer race heats up
Labeau-Lascary’s Lens contract is expected to be resolved shortly. Auxerre moved fast to finalize the deal before the transfer window closes. With a four-year deal promised to the Guadeloupean, the Burgundy club is betting on a profile that can adapt to its new tactical demands. Whether this signing alone can restore momentum after a rocky season remains to be seen.
