Watch 37-year-old ex-Arsenal defender score from near HALFWAY LINE as stunned fans say ‘he’s still playing?’
FORMER Arsenal defender Gael Clichy scored a sensational goal from the halfway line as fans were left stunned.
The 37-year-old stepped out from the back and launched a fantastic effort to lob the goalkeeper from the middle of the pitch.
Clichy is currently at Swiss side Servette.
His brilliant strike put the Geneva-based outfit 3-0 up just ten minutes into the clash against Sion and they went on to win 5-0.
Fans were left in shock that the ex-Gunner and Manchester City full-back has not retired.
One said: “Clichy is still playing???”
Another reacted: “Haven’t heard his name in ages.”
A third added: “Not sure what year or, indeed, dimension we’re in but Gael Clichy scored from the halfway line.”
The Frenchman’s incredible goal came against the side his former Man City team-mate and Premier League hero Mario Balotelli now plays for.
And he only decided to shoot due to being sent a message on social media from a fan telling him that Sion goalkeeper Alexandros Safarikas always comes off his line.
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Clichy has been a vital part of the Servette squad this season, playing 27 times.
The club currently sit second in the Swiss Super League and are in line for European football next term.
Servette have on loan Fulham ace Kevin Mbabu and ex-Stoke man Mortiz Bauer in their team.
Clichy offers much experience to the squad, having won three Prem titles during his time at Arsenal and City.
After leaving Manchester in 2017, he spent three years at Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir.
Clichy may still be playing to the surprise of many, but he has his eyes on becoming a manager in England.
He says he has been inspired by his old bosses Arsene Wenger and Pep Guardiola.