GAEL CLICHY has signed an 18-month deal with Swiss side Servette where he will be reunited with ex-Arsenal team-mate Philippe Senderos.
The former French international, 35, spent the last three years at Istanbul Basaksehir and helped them secure their first ever title last season.
He was then spotted training for FIFTH tier French side Thonon Evian after his contract in Turkey ended.
But now the ex-Arsenal left back is set to join Swiss Super League basement boys Servette, where Senderos is the sporting director.
Clichy told the club website: “It is a great pleasure to sign for Servette.
“It is an exciting challenge and I hope I can bring my experience and give my all on the pitch to help the club progress.
“I have already been with the group for some weeks. I am eager to wear the clubs colours as soon as possible.”
Senderos, also 35, revealed his excitement about the move, adding: “He is going to bring his experience of the very highest level to a group in which he is already very well integrated.
“His knowledge of the demands of the very highest level will be beneficial for our youngest players who will benefit from his leadership.”
Clichy managed 325 appearances for the Gunners, picking up three Premier League titles.
He was also part of Arsenal’s invincible era from 2003 to 2004.
He then made a £7million switch to Manchester City where the left back claimed another two Premier League titles and two league cups under Roberto Mancini before getting the axe in 2017.
Senderos played alongside him after joining Arsenal in 2003 and spending seven years at the club.
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