Senegalese defender Lamine Coly joins FC Sochaux from Guédiawaye academy

Young Senegalese defender Lamine Coly has taken another step in his football development after completing a move from the Guédiawaye Youth Academy to French club FC Sochaux-Montbéliard.

Born in 2008, Coly will join Sochaux’s youth setup, where he will continue his training and development after impressing during his time with Guédiawaye.

The centre-back’s move to France represents a new chapter in his young career as he adapts to a new footballing environment and continues to develop his skills.

Having come through the Guédiawaye academy in Senegal, Coly has been given the opportunity to continue his progression in the French system, with Sochaux placing their confidence in his potential.

The young defender will now work with the club’s youth coaches as he looks to improve his technical, tactical and physical attributes while gaining valuable experience at a new level.

For Coly, the move provides an important opportunity to continue his development in France and take further steps towards his long-term ambition of establishing himself as a professional footballer.

Sochaux will hope the promising Senegalese centre-back can make steady progress through the club’s youth ranks in the coming years.