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Former French national team and club defender Marcel Desailly has decided to continue his football career in Qatar. The 36-year-old veteran will represent the "Al Gharafa" club.
The player himself was happy with his decision and said that it will be a great opportunity to get to know the culture of a foreign country.
Until this July, M. Desailly represented the "Chelsea" team, but the new coach J. Mourinho did not need the services of a defender and he was released. There were rumors that M. Desailly, who represented the French national team 116 times, could join clubs like , , or .
M. Desailly will join several compatriots representing the "Al Gharafa" club in the new team. Christophe Dugarry and Frank Leboeuf already play there, and the club's coach is Frenchman Bruno Metsu.
It is no secret that Qatar has become a popular destination for former European stars, as they receive huge salaries there. Players like Mario Basler, Stefan Effenberg, and others play in Qatar.
