Maxime Le Marchand hangs up his crampons. At 33 (only), the Strasbourg defender posted a long message on his Instagram account on Monday to explain his decision. The player returns to his recurring back problems despite an operation a few months ago.
“Dear teammates, dear supporters, dear friends, in recent months I have again faced back problems, despite a first operation a year and a half ago. After new images, and after consultations with doctors in recent weeks, I made the choice to end my football career. My disappointment is great. But the joy of having been able to share these moments and these emotions with you is immense. From Rennes to Strasbourg, via Le Havre, Nice, Fulham and Antwerp, thank you for making this adventure even more beautiful.” he said on his social networks. The former eaglet, experienced the European Cup with Nice, despite a long cruciate ligament injury, he was able to revive on the side of Fulham and Strasbourg.
