Saint-Étienne Signs Moroccan Midfielder Adam Bellal Until 2029

French club Saint-Étienne has secured the services of young Moroccan talent Adam Bellal, signing him to a professional contract that extends until 2029. The 19-year-old midfielder, who arrived at the club last winter from Union Touarga, has steadily progressed through Saint-Étienne's youth system, including the prestigious Mohammed VI Football Academy.

Bellal's journey saw him debut in the Moroccan professional league at 17 and represent Morocco at various youth levels. Upon joining Saint-Étienne, he initially played for the U19 team before establishing himself in the reserve squad in the French third division. He started in the final seven matches of last season and earned opportunities with the first team.

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It is a moment of great pride for me to sign a professional contract with a big club like Saint-Étienne, having worn its jersey in professional matches in recent weeks. My ambition now is to work hard to play again in this jersey in the second division, although the road is still long.

His impressive performances continued during the current pre-season, where he shone under coach Idriss Kacimi, scoring two goals in friendly matches against Lausanne and Venezia. This form solidified his potential to compete for a place in the senior squad. Bellal made his official debut in the French second division against Sochaux and featured again in the recent match against Clermont, culminating in the announcement of his professional contract. He expressed his pride and ambition to work hard to play for the club in Ligue 2.

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He had very good preparations and showed all his qualities during them. He is a player with technical quality, along with a good mentality and attitude.