L'AJ Auxerre has been on all fronts since the start of this summer transfer window. The Bourguignon club has already recorded three reinforcements for its workforce: striker Joshua Casimir, the right side defender Lamine Sy and the central defender Francisco Sierralta.
The latter, Chilean international, compensates for the free departure of the emblematic captain Jubal. This week, AJA announced a new important signature. It is not an arrival, but a strong signal for the future of the club: the first professional contract of Rudy Matondo, now linked to his training club until 2028.
From the age of 17, this young midfielder emerges as one of the largest promises in the Auxerrois training center. International U17, he notably distinguished himself by reaching the final of the Euro U17 with his selection. His name was in the radars of several large European clubs.
AJA secures its nuggets
This signature confirms AJA's desire to rely on its pool. After the explosion of Kevin Danish last season, Matondo is the 5th player trained in initiating his first professional contract.
“And five!” After Ryan Rodin, Elikya Legros, Louis Mezerette and Tidiane Devernois, it's Rudy Matondo's turn to sign his first professional contract with AJA, until 2028 “can we read in an official club press release.
“Arrived at the club in 2023 from Grigny, Rudy quickly established himself with the U17s, then with the U19s, with which he played 19 games, including 3 from Youth League. After beginnings in the reserve team, he also had his first steps in Ligue 1 McDonald's last season, with 5 entries, continues AJA.International French U17, our midfielder was recently finalist of the Euro, being in particular decisive in the semi-finals against Belgium, with a goal and a decisive pass. Rudy, congratulations on this new stage in your career! ».
