AC Milan: Algerian nugget Yanis Messaoudi has signed his professional contract

Published: January 5, 2026

By: Manu Tournoux

As we exclusively revealed to you a few weeks ago, AC Milan formalized the signing of Yanis Messaoudi’s first professional contract. Arriving last summer from Racing Club de France, the Algerian central defender born in 2009 quickly distinguished himself within the Milan youth teams. Author of solid performances in the U17 championship, he convinced the Lombard management to focus on his potential.

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In its press release, the club specifies that Messaoudi will continue its development as part of Progetto Milan Futuro, an initiative dedicated to the training and progression of young talents. An important step for the native of Saint-Cloud, already an Algerian U17 international, who sees his work and his progress rewarded by this first professional signing.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.