Annecy has recently signed a partnership with Aston Villa, a Premier League club, to enhance its development. This collaboration was initiated after a meeting between the leaders of both clubs, which took place at the end of the 2024-2025 season. Aston Villa officials attended an Annecy match at the Parc municipal des sports, looking to explore development opportunities in France. Discussions intensified this winter, with meetings between Annecy and Aston Villa leaders, both in Haute-Savoie and Birmingham. The Savoyard club, led by Sébastien Faraglia, hopes to leverage this partnership to improve its infrastructure and training. This need has become crucial, especially after losing a promising player, Noah Codjo-Evora, who signed with Bayern Munich. Annecy has also recently benefited from structural improvements, such as the installation of a hybrid pitch, which should foster the development of young talents. With this new alliance, Annecy aims to position itself as a leading training club in Ligue 2.