Bastia signs new youngsters to boost the season

In Ligue 2, Bastia sits 17th with 28 points (5W‑13D‑16L) and a record of 23 scored against 39 conceded, the latest result being a 0‑2 loss to Le Mans on May 9 2026. Despite these struggles, the club has already added several promising youths to training at Igesa.

Who are the new faces of Sporting Club de Bastia?

The transfer window has barely opened, yet players from N3, U19 and Ligue 3 have signed their first professional contracts. Among them, central defender David Djédjé, 19, returns from an ACL rupture after two appearances at the start of last season. Defensive midfielder Yahya Bathily, 23, follows the same recovery path.

What profiles have been recruited?

Matteo Petrignani, 20, signed his first contract after eight Ligue 2 matches. Dramane Diarra and Daouda Tamba, both born in 2006, have signed professional deals. Diarra is described as a box‑to‑box midfielder, able to win the ball and break through under pressure, while Tamba, a Senegalese forward, is "hyper generous in effort" and can play centrally or on the flanks.

Other arrivals and trials

Goalkeeper Lucas Pausé has joined the squad, but no hierarchy is set yet with Sacha Contena. Young left‑footed centre‑back Nassim Douce Boumaza (2007) was called by Laurent Peyrelade, though he is not yet professional. Lakhdar Belal, former Blois (N2) right‑winger, was still on trial, as was striker Mohamed Bouamaaoui, 21, back from a loan at Bourg‑en‑Bresse.

What are the upcoming challenges?

This Wednesday the players travel to Corte to train on the Santos‑Manfredi pitch from 10 a.m. Thursday they head to Rodez for an evening session, before a preparatory match against the Ruthénois on Friday at 11 a.m. Another test against FC Borgo is slated for Saturday, venue and time still to be confirmed.

Why do these signings matter for Bastia?

With a difficult season already under way, the influx of youngsters injects fresh blood and prepares a pipeline for the first‑team squad. The staff, led by academy director Manu Giudicelli, relies on versatility and ball‑recovery ability to improve play under pressure. If these players settle quickly, they could help reverse the negative trend shown by the recent 2‑win, 1‑draw, 2‑loss run over the last five games.