Alou Diarra has signed for French side AS Nancy following his release from Charlton.

The Addicks cancelled Diarra’s contract after he decided to return to France to be closer to his family.

The 35-year-old former France international will now spend a season with AS Nancy, who are currently bottom of Ligue 1 after losing three straight games.

World Cup finalist Diarra joined Charlton in February 2015 from West Ham, and went on to play 45 games for the South Londoners.

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