Retired at the age of 32, Yoann Gourcuff is now enjoying his new life as a father alongside his wife Karine Ferri. And for good reason, the former Bordeaux midfielder was not content to retire from sport in 2019 since since this period, the 36-year-old man who has since become passionate about tennis has been more discreet than ever. in particular by deserting the football fields!
A new life on which Yoann Gourcuff has agreed to confide. This Monday, April 24, 2023, the former sportsman indeed granted an interview to West France. An interview in complete privacy during which the latter made it known that he absolutely did not regret having left the world of football. “I immediately changed organization with my family. I lived the end of my career very well. I became again what I am, I control things. Leaving the world of football did me a lot of good,” he notably confided.
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“I have no problem saying that I am a stay-at-home dad”
A new chapter of his “simple and serene” life that he agreed to talk about: “I take care of my two children (Maël, 7 years old and Claudia, 4 years old), my wife regularly going to Paris for her work. It takes time and requires organization. I also walk my two dogs every day for an hour minimum, no matter the weather, when the children are at school. It’s calming “he explained to our colleagues.
New occupations that fill him with happiness: “I enjoy it. I have no problem saying that I am a stay-at-home dad. The days are busy, but seeing my children grow up every day is a privilege. Moreover, in a peaceful context. Here, we are not bothered. There is space, the sea, the beaches, the forests, the paths…”, he indicated.
As a reminder, Yoann Gourcuff, Karine Ferri and their two children live near Lorient in Brittany, the region where the ex-footballer is from.
LZ