Toulouse Football Club announces the departure of Djibril Sidibé, 33, after two seasons with the club. The right-back, 2018 World Cup winner with the French national team, explained that it's with a heavy heart that he leaves the club.

What happened?

The discussions around a contract extension seemed to be going well, but the two parties ultimately didn't reach an agreement. The club had made an offer in May to extend the French international's contract for an additional season, with an option for another year. And the player had accepted the terms, but wanted to continue the Toulouse adventure and mentor the club's young players.

Why it matters for Toulouse Football Club?

Djibril Sidibé's departure leaves a void in the team, but the club has praised his commitment, demands, experience, and wisdom. Toulouse Football Club is currently 10th in Ligue 1, with 44 points, 12 wins, 8 losses, and 13 draws in 33 games, and a recent form of WWDLL. The club has also scored 47 goals and conceded 46, with a goal difference of +1.

What comes next?

Djibril Sidibé is now free from any contract and looking for a new destination for the rest of his career. Toulouse Football Club has wished him the best for the future, and the fans have also praised his departure with kind words. So the club will have to find a replacement to compensate for Djibril Sidibé's departure, and this could be a challenge for the upcoming season. Toulouse Football Club is 32 points behind leaders Paris Saint Germain, and will have to work hard to reach the top of Ligue 1.