Valenciennes snap up defender Balde

21 October 2009 15:44
The 34-year-old had been without a club since the end of last season, but spent time training with Valenciennes during the summer before eventually agreeing a deal. "I was here a month ago and the coach wanted to see how I was doing," Balde told the club's website. "There was a small setback then and we had to wait, but they called me back a few days ago so I cam back. I was very happy with the news and signed this afternoon." The Guinea defender spent several seasons in France before leaving eight years ago, spending time with Marseille, Mulhouse, Cannes and Toulouse.

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