Age is just a number for Mathieu Valbuena. At 41 years old, the diminutive French playmaker has decided to lace up his boots for yet another chapter in his remarkable professional career.
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Subscribe Sekarang →According to reports from L'Equipe, the former Marseille star has officially put pen to paper on a one-year contract with Santa Lucia. The agreement also includes an option for a second year, which is tied directly to his appearance milestones.
Valbuena found himself searching for a new home after leaving the reserve squad of Greek club Olympiakos. Following his departure, he initially considered bringing down the curtain on his playing days in Greece, where he has already established his own football academy.
"I did not expect such an offer this summer," sources close to the player indicated, noting that the opportunity to compete in the Maltese second division ignited a fresh spark of motivation.
With promotion to the top flight firmly in the crosshairs, Valbuena joins Santa Lucia to bring invaluable experience and relentless ambition to the Mediterranean island squad.