Simply two years on from enjoying in a Champions League semi-final, former Tottenham midfielder Etienne Capoue has taken up one other sport solely.
The 36-year-old, who additionally frolicked within the Premier League with Watford, loved a profitable three-year spell in LaLiga with Villarreal.
Capoue performed a complete of 148 video games for the Yellow Submarine, together with 40 in all competitions final time period however his contract with the membership was not renewed and he has been a free agent for the reason that summer season.
However as an alternative of discovering one other membership in considered one of Europe’s high leagues and even additional afield, the France worldwide has reportedly joined a Spanish fourth-division basketball facet.
According to Relevo, Capoue has is at present coaching with CB Jovens L’Eliana, who’re primarily based in Valencia. The commanding central midfielder even competed in latest pleasant for the outfit, which they received.
Former Tottenham midfielder Etienne Capoue loved a profitable three-year stint in LaLiga with Villarreal
The 36-year-old has been coaching with a fourth-division Spanish basketball group. Pictured: Capoue ( second from the left, again row)
The France worldwide was enjoying in a Champions League semi-final in opposition to Liverpool solely two years in the past
Capoue is thought for his love of basketball and passionate assist of the NBA. Sadly for the previous Spurs man, he’s but to realize a license, which suggests he’s unable to compete in official competitors for the squad.
An Instagram publish from the membership’s account reveals Capoue all smiles alongside his team-mates following the victory this week.
The midfielder had been linked with a return to English soccer together with his former membership Watford when his Villarreal contract expired over the summer season. Capoue established himself at Vicarage Street throughout a five-and-a-half-year keep.
Throughout his time with the membership, he scored 14 targets in 181 video games, rapidly changing into a fan favorite. Following his departure from the facet in 2021, Capoue went on to assist Villarreal declare the Europa League later that season after they defeated Manchester United on penalties within the closing.
The subsequent season he confronted English opposition as soon as once more however this time within the Champions League as Unai Emery’s facet regarded poised to say a shock win over Liverpool within the semi-final.
Capoue’s most profitable years within the Premier League got here whereas he was at Watford
Capoue assisted Boulaye Dia’s opener earlier than the Spanish facet, by way of Francis Coquelin, grabbed one other earlier than the break to recuperate from a 2-0 first-leg deficit.
Nevertheless, targets from Fabinho, Luis Diaz and Sadio Mane ensured the Reds progressed to the ultimate in Paris.
