Mamadou Sakho Retires: Football Career Ends

However, the latter would prove to be his last match for the Reds.

An alleged anti-doping violation, which was later overturned, curtailed his season and prevented him from being involved when Klopp’s side were beaten by Sevilla in the Europa League final.

Sakho fell out of favor the following summer and left on loan to join Crystal Palace in January 2017. That move was later made permanent and he remained at Selhurst Park until 2021

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After spending time in France with Montpellier, the defender most recently represented Georgian team Torpedo Kutaisi.

At international level, Sakho won 29 senior caps for his country.

He officially hangs up his boots before turning 36 next month.

Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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