Barnsley secures French centre back Maël de Gevigney in three-year deal
Maël de Gevigney Credit: Barnsley
Barnsley has confirmed the acquisition of French centre back Maël de Gevigney from Nîmes Olympique for an undisclosed fee.
The 23-year-old defender joins the Tykes on a three-year contract, with an option for an additional year at the club's discretion.
De Gevigney, hailing from the Versailles region of France, initially launched his youth career with Feucherolles USA, AS Meudon, Drancy before climbing up to the first team at Versailles in 2019. He has since marked his presence with 65 appearances.
Last year, De Gevigney signed his first professional contract with Nimes, where he made 34 appearances in Ligue 2.
Khaled El-Ahmad, Barnsley FC's Chief Executive Officer, expressed his delight at the newcomer's arrival, saying, "We are pleased to bring Maël to Oakwell. “We look forward to him beginning work straight away with the team to integrate into the squad and adjust to his new surroundings.”"
De Gevigney, sharing his thoughts in his inaugural interview with the Reds, expressed excitement at joining the club.
He said, “It’s a big step for me, I’m really happy. It’s a country that I’ve watched a lot (England) since I was young. I like this kind of football, so when I got this opportunity to come to this country, I was really happy. It’s really good for me to be here.”
