It was lately, of course, that Mathieu Valbuena proved to be at the highest level. He was almost 22 years old indeed when OM debauched him on the side of Libourne, not far from his city of birth, with the eight passionate years that we know, a Russian parenthesis and a return in the French elite via OL.
After a two -year -old Turkish parenthesis, the one that Eric Gerets nicknamed “Little Bike” discovered Greece via Olympiakos in 2019. Then Cyprus and Limassol and Kallithéa in the suburbs of Athens … before a return to the fold, to the pirae, freshly endowed.
Barely his latest expired contract, the 40-year-old feu-follet has decided to reconnect with Olympiakos. To integrate the reserve which evolves in the Greek second division and contribute to the development of young local shoots.
“An indescribable pride” for Valbuena
“” It is with immense emotion and indescribable pride that I announce my return to Olympiakos – a club that has engraved so much joy and unforgettable moments in my heartproclaims Mathieu Valbuena at the turn of the announcement of his return. Wearing this badge again is a privilege, but now having the chance to transmit to the young generation the values that have shaped me is a real gift. To end my career here, with you, dear supporters, is the greatest honor there is. »»
