Valerio Di Crescenzo signs first professional contract with RFC Seraing

Valerio Di Crescenzo, the 21‑year‑old Belgian attacking midfielder, has signed his first professional contract with RFC Seraing, a one‑year deal with an optional second year. The deal follows his debut in October, when he netted a late volley to equalise against Patro Eisden after only a few seconds on the pitch.

Di Crescenzo joined RFC Seraing in 2019 and progressed through every youth level at the club’s Jules Bocandé Academy. He captained the club’s U21 side before earning the professional contract.

He has appeared three times for the first team, accumulating twelve minutes of playing time. The club expects him to receive more minutes in the upcoming season.

During the same transfer window, central defender Noah Solheid left RFC Seraing for Charleroi. Top scorer Hemsley Akpa‑Chukwu moved to Zulte Waregem, while other key players such as Emmanuel Da Costa and Fostave Mabani are being courted.

RFC Seraing General Director and Sporting Coordinator Roy Eliott Lowy said, “The signing of Valerio’s first professional contract is a great pride for RFC Seraing. Arrived at the club at 14, he climbed all the steps of our Jules Bocandé Academy through his work, perseverance and exemplary conduct, becoming captain of our U21 team.” He added that the contract rewards “his performances and daily commitment as well as the work of all our trainers and educators.”

Last season, RFC Seraing finished eleventh in the Challenger Pro League and secured its stay despite a difficult campaign. The team was guided by coach Arnauld Mercier during that season.

For the next campaign, the Belgian D1B will operate with fifteen teams and will no longer protect the four U23 squads of Bruges, Anderlecht, Genk and Ghent. This change could increase pressure on clubs fighting to avoid the lower positions.