Retirement From Professional Football
Thuram still intended to pursue his club career after the Euro. On 26 June 2008, he was reported as having signed a one year contract with an option for another year with Paris Saint-Germain. However, the deal was cancelled shortly after because he was diagnosed with a heart defect. A few days later, he announced his final retirement from professional football due to his condition.
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