Louis Saha

Louis Saha announces his retirement on Twitter

Matt Briggs

Aug 8, 2013 — 1 min read

Is this another Twitter first? We’ve had signings, we’ve had new contracts and today we’ve seen a professional player announce his retirement after a series of tweets from the ex-Man United and Fulham striker Louis Saha.

Want to thks all managers,all staffs,all teammates,all opponents,all fans,for all support and love towards me during my football career…..

— louis saha (@louissaha08) August 8, 2013

I'm a proud man but without you all I won't be myself now. Thx for the challenges thx for the help thx for the memories thx for the passion

— louis saha (@louissaha08) August 8, 2013

I will stop to be call a professionnel footballer and wish many young talent to enjoy as much as me my football. Love you and thx again.

— louis saha (@louissaha08) August 8, 2013

The French striker, who was without a club after being released by Lazio, clearly thought his fans deserved to hear the news first. He forwent the usual method of informing the media and decided instead to broadcast directly to his 350,000 followers.

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