MANCHESTER UNITED great Fabien Barthez will pull his goalkeeper gloves on again – after taking a coaching role at first club Toulouse.
The French keeper won two Premier League titles with United in 2001 and 2003.
Former Man Utd star Fabian Barthez has returned to first club Toulouse as a goalkeeper coachCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Barthez swapped football for racing but is now returning as a coach to the beautiful gameCredit: AFP – Getty
Barthez won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000, and also played for Marseille, Monaco and Nantes before retiring in 2007.
After hanging up his gloves the 49-year-old pulled on driving gloves – and enjoyed a successful career in motorsport which included two top ten finishes at the 24 hours of Le Mans.
Barthez has now returned to Ligue 1 Toulouse, his club between the ages of 15 and 21, to work as a goalkeeping coach.
The 87-cap international said: “My pure passion has driven me to involve myself as a consultant.
“I want to transmit and share my vision of the keeper’s role in its entirety, together with the coaching staff, for the benefit of Toulouse’s goalkeepers.
“I want to thank the president, Damien Comolli, the directors and coaches, for their trust and their welcome.”
The 49-year-old took part in a host of events during his motorsport career – and earned two top ten finishes at Le MansCredit: AFP – Getty
Toulouse said in a statement: “He will enrich our club with his experience, technical skill and knowledge.”
Barthez became known for his eccentric form while at Old Trafford.
He made 149 appearances for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side before leaving for Marseille in 2003.
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Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
