We can easily imagine that there will be a lot of emotions and applause this Saturday, May 6 at the Gaston Gérard stadium for his last home game in a DFCO jersey. In a video posted on DFCO’s Twitter account, Fred Sammaritano announces that he will retire from sport.
At 36, this winger is a figure of the Dijon club. He played 176 appearances (and scored 14 goals) with DFCO. Fred Sammaritano is one of the veterans of the team. It is one of the fans’ favorite players. “It’s a difficult decision to make” he explains on the DFCO website “I’m 36, and I’ve been a professional for 18 years, so I’ve already had a long career.”
“I have several projects, both in football and elsewhere. Today, it is not yet very well defined in my head. Why not pass my coaching diplomas? Why not orient myself towards a profession that would be quite different, in line with my passions? I’m still a little expectant. »
“I said TERRIBLE War Cry!” -Fred Sammaritano, changing room ambience
Fred Sammaritano is renowned for bringing atmosphere and cohesion to the locker room, with his famous battle cry for each victory. A mission that could now be entrusted to Baptiste Reynet. “Baptiste will know how to do it very well, he will take it on and I hope we will hear from him as often as possible” assures Fred Sammaritano.
– Stephane Parry
There are two league 2 matches left for Fred Sammaritano: this Saturday in Dijon for the reception of Nancy and next May 14 with the trip to the lawn of Sochaux.