Official | Kenny Lala extends contract with Brest

French right-back Kenny Lala (31) has extended his contract with Brest, the club has announced. The 31-year-old joined the Brittany side in January as a free agent after terminating his contract with Olympiacos. The move proved a masterstroke, as Lala displayed his defensive qualities and attacking contributions. He logged two assists in 17 Ligue 1 games played with Stade Brestois. With the Bretons keeping their Ligue 1 status, Les Ty-Zefs have offered Lala a contract extension. The former Strasbourg defender put pen to paper over a new two-year deal with Brest.

✍ 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗹𝗮, 𝗱𝗲𝘂𝘅 𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘇 𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝘆-𝗭𝗲𝗳𝘀 !

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The 2019 Coupe de la Ligue winner with Strasbourg shared his delight at extending his stay in Brest. “When you are looking for enjoyment in football and in a locker room, I found all these values ​​here”, said the 31-year-old. Stade Brestois manager Eric Roy, who also penned a contract extension, was also pleased with the news. “Kenny brought a lot to the team during these six months last season, thanks to his abilities and his maturity. I am very happy to see him part of this project for two more years.”

Brest are expected to fight for their Ligue 1 status during next season’s 18-team Ligue 1. The Brittany outfit will start their campaign by hosting RC Lens.

GFFN | Bastien Cheval