Young right-back defender Antoine Mendy, 18, has signed his first professional contract with OGC Nice, the Riviera club announced on Thursday.
Captain of the Nice reserve team last season, Mendy carried out all the preparation with the first team and is, since the arrival of Favre this summer, a member of the professional group.
«I see a good evolution in him, because he is already not far“Said Favre, Thursday at a press conference, about his right side, able to adapt to all systems, according to him.
«It’s a magnificent temperament and mentality, continued the coach. He is very good (…) If he continues like this, it will become very good.»
Very regularly present on the Nice match sheets in Ligue 1, Mendy has not yet made his debut in the top flight, but Favre considers him very close to starting.