Adil Rami will not be the first 2018 world champion to officially put his crampons away.
The 36-year-old central defender from Troyes has, in fact, decided to extend his lease with Troyes until June 2023. Arrived last season from Boavista (Portuguese D1) to relaunch in the French championship, l he former Lille (2011 French champion) and Marseille player took part in 17 L1 matches (3 goals) plus one in the Coupe de France.
He also recovered the captain's armband in January 2022 with the arrival of Bruno Irles.
Troyes, 15th last year, will play a second season in a row in the elite for the first time since 2006-2007.
Courted at the start of the summer transfer window by Saint-Étienne, relegated to L2 and now trained by Laurent Battles, his coach in Troyes during the first part of last season, Adil Rami finally preferred to stay within the Aube formation.
On the club's official website, the former international defender with 36 caps confided his first words: "I am very happy to continue the adventure at ESTAC, after having contributed to obtaining historic support for the club last season. .
I am proud to continue to share my values and my experience within the club and feel ready to take up the challenges that await me in blue and white.
He will be back in training next Monday.
Les Troyens will travel to Montpellier on August 7 during the first day.