He scored a memorable goal a few weeks ago at Lassay-les-Châteaux in friendly when he was not yet professional, it is now the case. Young defender Dembo Sylla signed his first professional contract with Stade Lavallois on Monday August 8, as we announced on France Bleu Mayenne. The 19-year-old Laval resident is obviously very proud: “It’s my home town and it’s the club where I’ve always played. I always dreamed of signing here“, reacts the new Tango recruit, who has been playing at Stade Lavallois since he was in U9.
“I was in no hurry”
Dembo Sylla is aware that he has made a “Good preparation“, but he didn’t think he would sign a professional contract right away.”It was not my goal, I was in no hurry to have the pro contract“, he explains. His arrival in Tango was not planned but the young player was able to show qualities of adaptation with the rest of the group. “We need to see the behavior of the player not only on the sporting aspect but also on the mental aspect, his ability to integrate quickly and to have character. This is what he showed during the preparation“, underlines the coach, Olivier Frapolli. The coach also insists on the duration of his contract: “Three years is a real sign of confidence!”
He’s a boy who has interesting potential and that’s why he signed a long-term contract. Stade Lavallois coach, Olivier Frapolli.
Olivier Frapolli appreciates the “very strong speed qualities” by Dembo Sylla.”I have more of a counter-attacking style“, describes the young player. And to add: “I feel better in the role of piston. Last year I played in a three-man defense but during games I could move a little to the right or play a little higher”. The new Tango recruit hopes “make as many matches as possible“during this Ligue 2 season.
Dembo Sylla also spoke about her big sister, the sprinter Sounkamba Sylla, who has just taken part in the world athletics championships in the United States with the 4×400 relay. “She’s a source of inspiration, every day she advises me“, confides the one who will celebrate his 20th birthday in November.