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Holder of a Master's degree in international law, I realized at the end of my university career that it was important to evolve in a field that you appreciate. Overnight, I decided to put an end to my parents' dream, who saw in me a future lawyer, to make a living from my passion: sport. Since then, I have covered transfer windows and sports news, trying to keep readers informed as best as possible.
Bafétimbi Gomis took advantage of the derby between ASSE and OL to announce the end of his career. Without a club since his departure from Kawasaki Frontale, the former French international decided to call it quits, even though some teams had requested him recently. After announcing his retirement, the player revealed that he was close to joining ASSE in recent months.
Passing through Lyon this Sunday, Bafétimbi Gomis made the end of his career official: “ It's a symbolic day, these two clubs saw me grow and gave me everything. I bow out. It was not an easy decision but the heart is in it. […] I am leaving room for a new chapter in my life, but I will stay in football for other projects » confided the former French international. At the same time, West France published an interview with gomis in which he reveals having been close to making his return to ASSE in recent weeks. The deal never saw the light of day for a very specific reason.
Gomis refuses ASSE for an incredible reason
« A return to ASSE? The club tried in 2012 or 2013 and after my time in Saudi Arabia (2018-2022). Unfortunately, I would have liked and I think I could have saved them from this relegation to Ligue 2, but, in all humility, I could not see myself entering a stadium where my children were going to hear all kinds of names. birds… » he declared this Sunday.
Rennes also contacted him
L’ASSE is not the only team to have tried it in Ligue 1. I almost came because I had already spoken with Olivier Létang (president of Rennes between 2017 and 2020), but also Florian Maurice (2020-2024). Stade Rennais is a club that I really like. Unfortunately, things could not be done” declared a gomis calmed down, after making this decision.
