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William Gallas open to future MLS or Qatar move and reveals Tottenham is increasingly confident in Premier League title race
The 34-year-old admits he is tempted by a switch to the USA or Middle East.
Jan 10, 2012 1:39:00 PM
By Joe Wright
Tottenham defender William Gallas has admitted he would open to a move to the MLS or Qatar in the future.
The 34-year-old has seen former Arsenal teammate Thierry Henry make a successful switch to the USA, along with fellow former Premier League veterans David Beckham, Freddie Ljungberg and Robbie Keane.
Although the former Chelsea defender remains fully committed to Spurs at present, a reduced level of first team football has forced him to consider where his future lies – and it seems that America and the Middle East are high on the list of options.
In an interview with French TV station TF1, Gallas said: "If I have the legs to play, maybe in these championships [in the USA and Qatar], why not. It's always an experience.
“I had the opportunity to talk to Thierry, he enjoys it there [in the MLS]. This is not the same as in Europe, but he continues to play, score, have fun. It is true that for a footballer, it's very hard to have to hang up your boots. I may be in the same case. If I were to go to Qatar or the United States, I would go, why not!"
Gallas has enjoyed a successful career playing in France and England over the last 15 years. He's also a veteran of the French national team, having won 84 caps since 2002. He'd be a massive addition to any MLS club given his wealth of experience and defensive ability.
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The 34-year-old has seen former Arsenal teammate Thierry Henry make a successful switch to the USA, along with fellow former Premier League veterans David Beckham, Freddie Ljungberg and Robbie Keane.
Although the former Chelsea defender remains fully committed to Spurs at present, a reduced level of first team football has forced him to consider where his future lies – and it seems that America and the Middle East are high on the list of options.
In an interview with French TV station TF1, Gallas said: "If I have the legs to play, maybe in these championships [in the USA and Qatar], why not. It's always an experience.
“I had the opportunity to talk to Thierry, he enjoys it there [in the MLS]. This is not the same as in Europe, but he continues to play, score, have fun. It is true that for a footballer, it's very hard to have to hang up your boots. I may be in the same case. If I were to go to Qatar or the United States, I would go, why not!"
Gallas has enjoyed a successful career playing in France and England over the last 15 years. He's also a veteran of the French national team, having won 84 caps since 2002. He'd be a massive addition to any MLS club given his wealth of experience and defensive ability.
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