Metz, France (AP) — After the crisis. Death in Swiss bar fire On New Year’s Day, French footballer Tahiris dos Santos signed his first professional contract with Metz.
of Ligue 1 club announces one-year contract The 19-year-old defender signed late on Monday, nine days after returning to play with the reserve team.
Dos Santos suffered severe burns in the fire. Bar at ski resort in Crans-Montana In the early hours of January 1, 41 people were killed and more than 100 injured.
“After spending a difficult few months in hospital, this moment has an even more special meaning,” Dos Santos said in a club statement. “This test made me stronger and taught me to never give up.”
The French teenager, who has family ties to Cape Verde, joined local club Metz at the age of eight. He returned to the French 5th division on April 11th.
Metz are at the bottom of Ligue 1 and will be relegated to the second division next season.
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