Promising Juventus teenager signs first professional contract
Juventus have announced that young midfielder Adam Boufandar has penned his maiden professional contract, tying himself to the club until 2026.
The Italo-Moroccan has been rising through the club’s ranks since joining the Bianconeri’s academy. He has been representing the Primavera side since 2023, first under the guidance of Paolo Montero, and now with Francesco Magnanelli in charge.
Boufandar celebrated his 18th birthday last August, making him eligible to sign a professional contract.
So according to the official Juventus X account, the club has put the player’s signature on paper, announcing an agreement until June 2026.
“Adam Boufandar has signed his first professional contract, tying himself to Juventus until 30 June 2026,” reads the press release.
This season, the midfielder has made five appearances in the Primavera 1 league, and one outing in the Coppa Primavera. He also represented the club in the UEFA Youth League on three occasions, providing an assist on one occasion.
Boufandar is a midfielder who usually sits deep and operates in front of the defense. Born in Sivigliano, the youngster initially started his international career with his native country, representing Italy on the U16 and U17 levels. However, he later switched his allegiance to his country of origin, featuring for Morocco on the U17, U18 and U20 levels.
Juventus are hoping Boufandar can climb his way up the ranks, beginning with the Next Gen before following a host of young players who have managed to reach the senior squad.
Thiago Motta’s squad already boasts several youngsters who emerged from the youth ranks and chief among them are Nicolo Fagioli and Kenan Yildiz who inherited the iconic Number 10 at the start of the season.
Samuel Mbangula, Nicolo Savona and Jonas Rouhi have also earned their promotions in the summer after impressing the Italo-Brazilian manager during the pre-season camp.
Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram insists there’s only one Paul Pogba while previewing tomorrow’s Champions League clash against Lille.
After landing in France, the 23-year-old joined his manager Thiago Motta for the pre-match conference.
The former OGC Nice star is all too familiar with his next opponents, so he believes it will be a difficult contest.
“They are an excellent team. They play very well. They have an excellent coach, but we’ll be ready,” said Thuram via IlBianconero.
“They rely on ball possession with their players freely roaming on the pitch. They always surge forward. They won against two big European teams.”
The French midfielder was a protagonist in the Bianconeri’s victory over Udinese last Saturday. He reveals how he received compliments from his father Lilian and older brother Marcus.
“My father called me after the match and congratulated me. My brother did the same.
