“After a long silence, it is time for me to announce some news that weighs on my heart: I am putting an end to my career as a professional footballer,” announced Jimmy Cabot on his social networks this Thursday. More than two years after a cruciate ligament rupture, which occurred on October 17, 2022, the RC Lens midfielder has never managed to recover from his injury.
Sad news for the Lens club, 7th in Ligue 1, which announced, on its social networks, to pay tribute to him on the lawn of the Bollaert-Delelis stadium before the Lens match against PSG for the 32nd finals of the Coupe de France .
“This decision, although forced, saddens me deeply. I would have liked to share even more unforgettable moments, to thrill you during thrilling matches and to feel this passion together a little longer, but it is time for me to turn the page” indicates the player in the press release published on his account x.
After a long battle, the time has come to turn the page. It is with deep emotion that I announce the end of my career as a professional footballer. Thank you all for your unwavering support and for these precious memories. See you Sunday ❤️💛 pic.twitter.com/EEFxwfp8ZQ
— Jimmy Cabot (@Cabot_Jim) December 19, 2024
“Looking back on my journey (…), I realize how much I loved this game. Every minute on the pitch, every drop of sweat shed, every dribble attempted, was the expression of my passion,” he wrote on X. (…) Injuries and obstacles have dotted my path, but each ordeal has allowed me to learn. (…)” concludes Jimmy Cabot, whose total professional matches will therefore remain stuck at 268 matches.
