The management of Saint-Etienne decided to end the relationship and goalkeeper Stephane Ruffier - the club's official website said..

Another attempt at reconciliation was unsuccessful, and the 34-year-old goalkeeper, whose contract expired on June 30, 2021, was granted free agent status.

The conflict between Ruffier and team coach Claude Puel began back in February 2020, when Stefan was not included in the application for the match against Reims.

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After an appeal filed with the French football league, Saint-Etienne was ordered to return Ruffier to the team, which was done, but the goalkeeper himself refused to be content with the role of an eternal reserve (the coach categorically refused to release him on the field), and defiantly left training ahead of time.

Eventually Saint-Etienne's patience snapped and the veteran was shown the door.

Former French national team goalkeeper (3 matches) played for Bayonne (40 appearances in all competitions), Monaco (133) and Saint-Etienne (383).

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