It is sometimes said that everything comes to those who wait, and Alexandre Phliponeau is the perfect illustration of this saying! Without a club since July 1, 2024 officially, the midfielder did not rush to find a new employer and is bouncing back today in what is probably the club with the best status of his career on paper, since his departure of OM: ESTAC Troyes ! He had been training for a few days with the professional group and his signature was expected by l'Est Éclair, which was the first newspaper to report this information.
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After adventures which lasted only one season Annecy then to Concarneauthe young man of almost 25 years old finally hopes to be able to settle down in the long term in a good Ligue 2 team, which he certainly joins without competitive rhythm but also without transfer compensation, being free from any contract since his departure from USC. The man with 44 Ligue 2 matches comes to support or even replace Abdoulaye Kanté, who has been announced as leaving by the press. Phliponeau signed a contract at Stade de l'Aube until the end of the season, until June 2025.
The official press release and statement from Phliponeau:
« I am very happy to join ESTAC, which is an emblematic club. The Club has an ambitious project, with a coach who advocates great values and great football. I can't wait to meet the supporters at the Stade de l'Aube and I hope that we will manage to have a great second half of the season, all together. »
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