On Wednesday, August 13, RC Lens announced the contract extension of 19-year-old midfielder Fodé Sylla. A product of the club’s youth academy, Sylla is seen as one of the brightest prospects from the region. This move reflects Lens’s commitment to nurturing and securing its homegrown talent.
Sylla returns from a successful loan spell in Switzerland with Yverdon-Sport, where he impressed with his technical skills and maturity. Playing in the Challenge League gave him valuable experience and helped him develop in a competitive environment.
RC Lens continues to prioritize youth development, and Sylla’s extension is a testament to that philosophy. The club sees him as a key figure for the future, capable of strengthening the midfield and growing into a regular first-team player.
With this new deal, Fodé Sylla enters a pivotal stage in his career. He now has the chance to prove himself in Ligue 1 and build on the promise he showed abroad. For Lens fans, it’s a story of local pride and long-term ambition.
