Jérémy Ménez hangs up his crampons, at 37 years old. His contract with Bari was terminated last March.
Non, Jeremy Menez had not yet ended his career as a professional footballer, although he had already converted to a sports consultant. After a stint in Serie B last season, in Bari,
l’international tricolore (24 caps) did not find a new club during the offseason.
From now on, the native of Lonjumeau will no longer look for one.
“Playing is over. I didn’t tell anyone. I stop. We are going to look at the future, what needs to be done. Still in football. Why not with young people or in a staff. I’m going to get my diplomas. We are going to open a door to the post-career”, he announced during an interview given to the YouTube channel “La Zone”.
Ménez, early beginnings and decline
Jérémy Ménez justifies this decision by several factors.
“I have been a professional for over 20 years. I was reaching a bit of saturation, he confesses. I had done the tour. I have traveled a lot. I have done a lot of clubs, countries. My children are here. I didn’t really want to continue playing anymore. Without having too much desire, it’s not very respectful for the club. So I preferred to focus on the future quietly. »
After a very early debut in Ligue 1, at FC Sochaux, he then wore the colors of clubs like Monaco, AS Roma, PSG and AC Milan. His career really declined after his second return to France, to the Girondins de Bordeaux, in 2016.
IN BRIEF
- Jérémy Ménez announced his retirement after a final season in Serie B with Bari.
- Ménez declared on the YouTube channel “La Zone” that he will no longer look for a club.
- After more than 20 years of professional career, Ménez wishes to retrain and obtain his diplomas to remain in the football world.
