Storied French side AS Saint Etienne is working on a deal that would bring U.S. Men’s National Team defender Carlos Bocanegra to the club, according to French media reports.

Carlos Bocanegra has signed a three year contract with top flight French club Stade Rennais, according to the country’s sports daily L’Equipe.
The report says Bocanegra will replace Djimi Traoré and will play in the center of the field or on the flanks.

Carlos Bocanegra does not want to leave the English Premiership.