French midfielder Mathieu Valbuena has officially joined Santa Lucia, a football club competing in the second tier of the Maltese championship. This move marks a new chapter for the 41-year-old player, who decided to continue his professional career rather than retire.

Valbuena, who had a notable tenure with Olympiacos, recently departed the Piraeus club after returning to their second team in August 2025. During his second stint, he recorded 11 appearances, scoring three goals and providing four assists. Overall, his career with the Greek club included 150 matches with 18 goals and 43 assists. Sources confirm he has signed a one-year contract with the Maltese side, which includes a potential extension clause contingent on performance-related criteria, such as minutes played.

While OmegaLive reports his age as 41, Goal News Cy notes that he is 42 and turning older soon. The veteran midfielder remains committed to maintaining his active status in professional football despite the departure from the high-profile environment of the Greek league.