Michaël Henry Ciani (born 6 April 1984) is a French former professional footballer who played as a centre back.
Club career His performances during the 2008–09 season led to increased speculation that Ciani would sign with another club with the player preferring a move to the Premier League over Ligue 1 contenders Bordeaux and Paris Saint-Germain.Ciani favours Prem switch
On 28 July 2009, Ciani and Bordeaux reached an agreement on a four-year contract with the Aquitaine-based club paying Lorient €4 million for his services. The defender was recruited by Laurent Blanc as a replacement for the departed Souleymane Diawara who joined Marseille.Bordeaux: Ciani a signé
On 18 July 2015, Ciani reached an agreement on a two-year contract with Sporting CP after his three-year contract with Lazio ended.Comunicado Sporting SAD: Contratação de Ciani Roughly one month later, however, he signed a two-year deal with RCD Espanyol.Principi d'acord per Ciani (Agreement in principle for Ciani); RCD Espanyol, 16 August 2015
On 31 August 2016, after only three matches for the Pericos, Ciani rescinded his contract.Ciani deixa el club (Ciani leaves the club); RCD Espanyol, 31 August 2016
On 2 September 2017, Ciani was signed by MLS club LA Galaxy as a free agent. Ciani scored his first goal for the Galaxy against FC Dallas on 22 October 2017. Ciani was released by LA Galaxy at the end of their 2018 season.
On 20 October 2019, 35-year old Ciani announced his retirement.Ciani draws a halt to his career, besoccer.com 20 October 2019
International career Ciani made his international debut for France in 2010.CIANI MICHAEL, fff.fr, accessed 11 March 2010
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