Michaël Ciani

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. 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. On 18 July 2015, Ciani reached an agreement on a two-year contract with Sporting CP after his three-year contract with Lazio ended. Roughly one month later, however, he signed a two-year deal with RCD Espanyol. On 31 August 2016, after only three matches for the Pericos, Ciani rescinded his contract. 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 made his international debut for France in 2010.