Valenciennes Promotes Senegalese Striker Lamine Ndao to Professional Contract
Valenciennes have handed a first professional contract to 19-year-old Senegalese striker Lamine Ndao, as the club continues to invest in its young talent despite their relegation to Ligue 2 this season.
Ndao, who has been part of the club since the winter transfer window, had been playing for Valenciennes’ reserve team prior to this promotion. His performances have caught the attention of the club’s management, earning him the opportunity to step up to the professional ranks.
The signing of Ndao follows closely on the heels of the contract extension for Abdoul Aziz Kaboré, another young African talent who secured his first professional deal with the club last week. With these moves, Valenciennes are signaling a continued commitment to developing emerging football talent, particularly from Africa, as the club works to rebuild following their relegation.
Ndao’s signing is expected to be a significant boost for the club’s attacking options moving forward, as they aim to bounce back from their Ligue 1 relegation. The Senegalese forward’s progress through the club’s youth ranks has been closely monitored, and he will now have the chance to demonstrate his potential at the professional level.
This move also highlights Valenciennes’ ongoing strategy of focusing on youth development, particularly in Africa, where they have a strong scouting presence. The club will be hoping that Ndao’s energy and potential can help them navigate their return to the second division with a strong squad.
As Ndao embarks on his professional career, all eyes will be on him as he steps into a new chapter at Valenciennes, with fans eager to see if he can follow in the footsteps of other successful African talents who have made their mark in French football.
