French-born Ghanaian defender Dennis Appiah has parted ways with St Etienne following the end of his contract.
The veteran right-back leaves after four years at the club, helping them return to Ligue 1 a season after their demotion.
In an emotional farewell message, Appiah thanked the club but admitted regrets to not being part of the team for their Ligue 1 return.
“Supporters of Les Verts, friends of Saint- Etienne,ย the time has come for me to say goodbye.ย Wearing the green jersey was one of the experiences I absolutely wanted to have in my career. I had the privilege of doing so more than 100 times. I tried, to the best of my ability, to live up to these colors and this crest.
“I want to thank all the teammates and friends with whom I shared the locker room, as well as the members of the various staffs I had the chance to work with. And I mustn’t forget all the people who work behind the scenes, every day, to keep the green machine rolling.
“When I arrived, I set myself several goals: to help the club stay in Ligue 2, to get back to Ligue 1, to experience a derby at Geoffroy-Guichard and, above all, to win it. I was fortunate enough to achieve all of that. My only regret will remain not having been able to help the club stay in Ligue 1. It’s a disappointment I share with everyone who loves ASSE.
“I sincerely wish the club all the best, hoping to see it quickly return to the top flight. Thank you to everyone who keeps this club going and supports it every day. See you soon. Go Greens!”
Appiah played 98 times for the club in his four-year stay at St Etienne.
