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Balde move hits the rocks

Former Celtic defender
Image: Balde: Valenciennes switch broke down

Former Celtic defender Bobo Balde has failed to secure a move to French side Valenciennes.

Veteran central defender continues club search

Former Celtic defender Bobo Balde has failed to secure a move to French side Valenciennes. The 33-year-old free agent spent several days training with the Ligue 1 outfit, but France Football revealed both parties failed to reach a financial agreement. Balde, who made over a 150 appearance during his nine seasons with the Hoops attracted the interest of Premier League outfit Birmingham City during the January transfer window last season. But the French cente-back continues to train at his Marseile home as he bids to earn a new contract.