Tony Hibbert has signed for French club ES Louzy aged 40

The CV speaks for itself: more than 20 years at Everton, legendary English football club, 18 seasons as a professional player, and above all more than 260 matches in the Premier League. He is Tony Hibbert, 40 years old and a true legend of the Toffees.

Installed in France for three years, the latter has just taken a senior license ... at ES Louzy, training of the second division of the District. "He was looking for a small club to maintain himself, says Jérôme Archambeau, the president. Recently, he was already in charge of the U13s."

Experience and pleasure
And if Tony Hibbert, "very discreet", had resumed training a month ago, discussions had been going on since May regarding the resumption of a license and therefore on his return to the field. But the goal of the club is not to create a buzz. Rather to benefit from the undeniable contribution of a key player in the round ball. "He was itching a little. Coming back to the basics of football after such a career is good for him. The idea is that he brings us his experience, and that he takes pleasure, resumes the president louzéen. We're a family club, and I think that's what he liked, namely the spirit of camaraderie rather than that of competition. "

The Liverpool native, who has yet to learn French, is now eligible to play in the league right now. After ten days, his now new Louzy club is in eighth place, with ten points.