Paul Bernardoni Returns to French Football, Signs with SC Amiens
Goalkeeper Paul Bernardoni returns to France, signing with SC Amiens after a difficult period abroad.
Key Points
- • Paul Bernardoni signs with SC Amiens after a challenging stint in Turkey and a year and a half in Switzerland.
- • The goalkeeper has played 300 professional matches, including 181 in Ligue 1.
- • He was part of the French U21 team and participated in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.
- • Bernardoni aims to replace Régis Gurtner, who left after a decade with the club.
In a significant move for SC Amiens and the career of goalkeeper Paul Bernardoni, the player has officially signed with the club as he returns to French football following a challenging overseas stint. Bernardoni, 28, previously faced a troubling experience at Turkish club Konyaspor where he contended with unpaid wages and personal distress, culminating in the termination of his contract after only six months. Following this ordeal, he spent a year and a half playing for Yverdon in Switzerland, aiming to regain form and confidence.
With an impressive total of 300 professional matches under his belt, which includes 181 appearances in Ligue 1 for various teams such as Troyes, Bordeaux, Nîmes, Angers, and Saint-Étienne, Bernardoni brings a wealth of experience to his new club in Ligue 2. Notably, he was recognized as the best goalkeeper in Ligue 2 in 2018 while with Clermont and also contributed to the French U21 team, where he earned 18 caps and participated in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics.
Bernardoni's transfer comes at a critical time for SC Amiens as they seek to fill the void left by seasoned keeper Régis Gurtner, who departed for RC Lens after a decade at the club. With Amiens gearing up to face Stade de Reims, a team recently relegated from Ligue 1, Bernardoni's experience could be pivotal in strengthening their defensive capabilities as the new season begins.