Modena FC announces the permanent signing of Yanis Massolin, a French midfielder born in 2002. The player arrives from Belgian club Royal Francs Borains and has signed a three-year contract with the Gialloblu club, including an option for a further two seasons.
Born in Moulins, France, on September 20, 2002, Massolin is described as a modern, left-footed midfielder. He is physically imposing (197 cm tall) yet agile, technical, and versatile. His versatility allows him to cover various central midfield positions, including `mezzala` (box-to-box) and attacking midfielder, thanks to his ability to make runs and his quality in playing between the lines.
His career began in the AS Moulins youth teams, then continued in France and Switzerland with experiences at Thonon Evian, Annemasse Gaillard, FC Meyrin, FC City, and Moulins Yzeure, where his solid performances attracted the attention of Clermont Foot in Ligue 1. There, he signed his first professional contract, debuting in the French top flight at age 20 and making 6 senior appearances.
In September 2023, he moved to Belgium to play for Royal Francs Borains in the Challenger Pro League (the Belgian second division). With this team, he quickly established himself as an emerging talent, totaling 43 appearances, 5 goals, and 1 assist over two seasons.
Simultaneously, the permanent transfer of Lukas Mondele to Royal Francs Borains has been finalized.
