He is the first to leave the ship.
At 35, Blaise Matuidi is the first 2018 world champion to hang up his crampons.
After an 18-year professional career.
This Friday, Blaise Matuidi, via a thirty-minute video posted on YouTube, announced his retirement.
In 18 years, the Toulouse-born has won 20 club trophies and the most beautiful of all with his country, four years ago.
With six seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, and three at Juventus Turin, after stints at Troyes and Saint-Etienne, the man who ended his career across the Atlantic left an indelible mark on French football.
Matuidi the "legend", "an example for young people"
“
Happy retirement.
Congratulations and thank you for your immense career Blaisou
”comments the account of the French team on Twitter.
International between 2010 and 2019, Blaise Matuidi wore the blue jersey 84 times and scored eight goals.
“
Congratulations on your immense career, your professionalism and your good humor!
PSG and its supporters will remember your exploits in Rouge & Bleu.
The club wishes you the best in your new projects.
See you soon at the Parc des Princes,
” commented the club from the capital on Twitter.
It must be said that "Blaisou" left its mark on this club.
Arrived in 2011 during the first transfer window under the QSI era, the former Saint-Etienne player stayed six years in Paris.
Result ?
15 trophies including five titles of champions of France.
“
What a pleasure to share good times with you, thank you for everything my friend Blaise
”.
These words signed Marco Verratti on Instagram.
"Little owl" rubbed shoulders with "Blaisou" for five years in the Parisian midfield.
First club in professional midfield, ESTAC also wanted to thank its champion.
“
The Trojan family is proud of you Blaise.
What a journey, what an immense career.
Thank you for all these emotions, in club, as in the French team
.
The same is true for ASSE.
After a stint in Troyes between 2004 and 2007, Blaise Matuidi wore the Greens jersey for four years.
Juventus Turin, the French club between 2017 and 2020, is satisfied with a "
thank you for everything Blaise
."
Rap and politics intertwine
It's not just the world of football that pays tribute to Blaise Matuidi.
Niska, a famous rapper who quoted the former Parisian in several songs, wishes a "
good retirement to this big legend
."
The world of politics also involved.
The Minister of Sports congratulates the world champion for his "
superb career
."
Maurice Vincent, former mayor of Saint-Etienne, also sends a message to the now former footballer.
“
Bravo and thank you for your performances and your irreproachable state of mind.
Great player and good example for all.
»
Even the M6 television channel, which is working with Blaise Matuidi for a conversion, has a few words to say about it.
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