Having arrived in July 2021 from Montrouge FC 92, Rayan Bamba continued his training with the U19s before joining the reserve team the following year. He was part of the Gambardella adventure in the 22/23 season, when the U18s reached the semi-finals of the competition. This speedy and powerful player took part in 21 games last season with the reserve team (1 goal, 3 assists).
Rayan Bamba :
« I'm very happy, and I'd like to thank my family for their support and the club for allowing me to sign my professional contract. I'd also like to thank all the people who helped me develop at the Academy. It's a step forward, but you can't rest on your laurels. I've been lucky enough to go up to the pros' training sessions on a regular basis. I've also had the opportunity to discover the professional world, with call-ups for matches at Strasbourg and Nantes, it was a joy and I hope to experience it more often. I'm going to have to fight to keep getting called up. »
Olivier Cloarec, Executive Chair and Managing Director :
« Rayan is an important player in the Pro2 group who has made great progress since joining our Academy. He has really got into the swing of things, and this first contract is a reward for his efforts, his commitment and the excellent support he has received from his coaches and the staff at the Academy and ETP Odorico. We wish him every success for the coming seasons. »
Pierre-Emmanuel Bourdeau, reserve team coach :
« He has developed well as a right-back, he has the athleticism for the position, he can repeat efforts, he is powerful and he moves quickly. He's built up a culture of play and tactics, even if there's still room for improvement over the next few years. May the future bring out the best in him! »
