Balde to join Arles

Tuesday 11 January 2011 10:38, UK

Valenciennes have confirmed that Bobo Balde has left the club to join French strugglers Arles.

Veteran defender leave to join strugglers

Valenciennes have confirmed that Bobo Balde has left the club to join French strugglers Arles. The 35-year-old has had the remainder of his contract cancelled and is now set to join Ligue 1's rock-bottom side. Balde spent eight years with SPL giants Celtic before returning to France in 2009. "VAFC has agreed with Bobo Balde to cancel the player's contract," read a club statement. "The player wished to get closer to his region of origin and is to join Arles-Avignon."

Around Sky

Watch Premier League, EFL, Scottish Premiership and WSL live on Sky Sports

Upgrade to get all of Sky Sports, including 1500 live football games

Do not use

Not got Sky? Get instant access to Sky Sports with no contract