Argentine midfielder Lucas Bernardi has left Ligue 1 club AS Monaco after seven seasons in the Principality. Bernardi arrived at Monaco from Marseille in 2001, and made 228 appearances for Les Rouge et Blanc. A defensive midfielder, known for his commitment and hard work in the centre of the park, Bernardi was part of the Monaco side that won the 2003 French Cup. He was also part of the side that lost the 2004 Champions League final to Jose Mourinho’s FC Porto.
( Photo originally taken at asm-fc.com, the official website of AS Monaco)
Bernardi is likely to return to Newell’s Old Boys, the club where he made his name before leaving for France.
Besiktas’ Edouard Cisse is likely to be signed by Monaco as a replacement for Bernardi.