Four youth academy stars sign trainee contracts

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Paris Saint-Germain are delighted to announce the signing of trainee contracts for four youngsters from the youth academy. Defenders Thomas Cordier and Naoufel El Hannach, goalkeeper Bilal Laurendon and midfielder Yanis Khafi, all of whom began their careers at the pre-training centre, are extending their adventure with the Parisian club through to 2026.

Thomas CORDIER

Thomas Cordier (17) made his Paris Saint-Germain debut at U9 level in 2014. He then joined the pre-training centre before moving on to the youth academy. This season, he has already taken part in 16 matches in all competitions with the U19 team, bagging two goals and four assists.

Profile:
Position: Defender
Born on 13 March 2006 in Versailles (Yvelines)
Nationality: French
Height: 1m70

Naoufel EL HANNACH

A Paris Saint-Germain player since U8 level, Naoufel El Hannach (17) also played for the club at a very early age, before joining the youth academy. His older brothers, Idris and Younes, have also worn the Parisian jersey. Naoufel has taken part in 14 games since the start of the U19 season ( one goal and one assist).

Profile:
Position: Defender
Born on 17 December 2006, in Poissy (Yvelines)
Nationality: French-Moroccan
Height: 1m83

Yanis KHAFI

Born in Ermont (Val-d'Oise), Yanis Khafi was captain of the U17s last season. The 18-year-old midfielder has made nine appearances in all competitions for the U19 team coached by Zoumana Camara, scoring one goal and providing three assists.

Profile:
Position: Midfielder
Born on 15 February 2006, in Ermont (Val-d'Oise)
Nationality: French
Height: 1m80

Bilal LAURENDON

Bilal Laurendon (18) has already played for the Moroccan U20 international team. Over the 2023-2024 season, he played 22 games in all competitions for the Club's U19 side.

Profile:
Position: Goalkeeper
Born on 15 February 2006, in Gonesse (Val-d'Oise)
Nationality: French-Moroccan
Height: 1m93