1. Sylvain Armand wasn't retained for the club's senior squad and thus moved to Clermont Foot in 1999, where he received his professional debut.
10 Facts About Sylvain Armand
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Sylvain Armand staged his first appearance in Division 1 during the match between AJ Auxerre in Nantes 9 September 2000.
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Sylvain Armand scored as Nantes won the 2001 Trophee des Champions.
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Sylvain Armand provided two consecutive assists, both to Amara Diane, against Lens in Ligue 1 then against Valenciennes in the Coupe de la Ligue three days later.
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In July 2009, Sylvain Armand signed a three-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2012.
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In September 2011, Sylvain Armand signed a one-year extension with the club, lasting until 2013.
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On 3 June 2013, Sylvain Armand joined Rennes on a free transfer, signing a contract with the club lasting until 2015.
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Sylvain Armand was previously linked with a move back to FC Nantes.
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On 14 January 2017, Sylvain Armand announced he would end his career at the end of the season.
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In July 2017, following his retirement as a player, Sylvain Armand was appointed deputy of Rennes' director of recruitment Jean-Luc Buisine.