Stade Lavallois holds its first signing for the upcoming season in Ligue 2. Chafik Gourichy, a 25-year-old offensive midfielder, from US Thionville Lusitanos, has signed a three-year contract. Chafik Gourichy is considered one of the key players in the Lorraine team's promotion. Before Thionville, he tried his luck in Germany in the third division without really making a name for himself. This 25-year-old player has signed a three-year contract with Stade Lavallois and will discover the top level for the first time. Stade Lavallois holds its first signing for the upcoming season in Ligue 2 football. Just after securing their place in the league with a narrow win over Rouen, the Mayenne club announced on Thursday, May 28, 2026, the signing of an offensive midfielder who played for US Thionville Lusitanos until now, who has just been promoted to Ligue 3. Chafik Gourichy, an offensive midfielder, is considered one of the key players in the Lorraine team's promotion. Before Thionville, he tried his luck in Germany in the third division without really making a name for himself. This 25-year-old player has signed a three-year contract with Stade Lavallois and will discover the top level for the first time.