Norman Bassette has opened up about his recent departure from Coventry City on transfer deadline day as he completes a loan move to Stade de Reims, just a year after joining the Sky Blues.
Expressing his excitement about joining the French club, Bassette mentioned his happiness at signing for a renowned team where other Belgians like Wout Faes and Thomas Foket have had successful stints. The deal includes an option to buy, and Bassette is eager to showcase his skills in front of the fans at Delaune Stadium with hopes of contributing to a successful season for the club and the city.
Describing him as a mobile and generous player on the field, the Reims club website highlighted Bassette’s qualities as a striker and his potential to fit into the team’s daily game plan designed by Karel Geraerts and his coaching staff. With 67 professional matches under his belt, Bassette’s loan move to Stade de Reims for the 2025-26 season was confirmed, and he was seen meeting his new teammates at Delaune. While he prepares to join training at the Raymond Kopa Life Centre in the coming days, Bassette is set to represent the Belgian U21 national team during the upcoming international break.
