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Back from retirement, Cisse joins Swiss club

French footballer Djibril Cisse (left) gives a press conference next to Yverdon Sport FC team coach Anthony Braizat during his official presentation, on July 4, 2017 in Yverdon-les-Bains. Djibril Cisse has signed for the season with the Swiss' 3rd Division club Yverdon Sport FC. PHOTO | FABRICE COFFRINI |

By  AFP

What you need to know:

  • Desire to play is still there, says former Liverpool player.
  • The former France striker returns at 35 years to sign one-year deal with the third-tier Swiss side Yverdon-Sport.

BASEL

Ex-France striker Djibril Cisse has come out of retirement to sign a one-year deal with third division Swiss club Yverdon-Sport, club president Mario Di Pietrantonio announced on Tuesday.

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