Former Roma, Lyon midfielder Maxime Gonalons announces retirement from football | OneFootball

Maxime Gonalons, former Roma midfielder, has announced his retirement from professional football.

Posted via his official Instagram account, the 35 year-old Frenchman shared a heartfelt message alongside photos from his career, showcasing the jerseys of the clubs he played for—ranging from the French national team to Lyon, Roma, Sevilla, Granada, and Clermont.

“Thank you, football,” Gonalons wrote in his brief farewell post.

Among the likes on his announcement were nods of support from former Giallorossi teammates Daniele De Rossi and Edin Džeko.

The midfielder originally joined Roma in the summer of 2017 for €5 million—leaving boyhood club Lyon after seventeen years. He played one full season in the Italian capital, collecting 2 assists in 23 total appearances.

He joined Sevilla the following season on loan, reuniting with former Roma executive Ramon Monchi, before transferring to Granada on a permanent deal in 2019.