Après 19 ans d'une carrière professionnelle débuté à Bastia en 2004, l'ancien lion indomptable (60 sélections en équipe nationale), Alexandre Dimitri Song Bilong, qui est passé par Arsenal, Barcelone, West Ham United, Rubin Kazan, Sion pour terminer à Arta Solar àDjibouti, a décidé de prendre sa retraite :
«It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my boots.
My journey that began in Yaoundé as a child, playing with no boots, in bare feet and on hard gravel, gave me the strength and courage to succeed.
When I moved to France, playing for Bastia I thought I had achieved a miracle. However, this was only the start as my journey continued to Arsenal and Barcelona, two of the greatest clubs in the World. So many people have helped me along the way, my wife, my kids, family, friends, my agent, coaches and of course all my teammates whom I will forever be grateful.
Of course Charlton, West Ham, Rubin Kazan, Sion and Arta/Solar 7 will always remain in my heart. Having the honour of representing my country 60 times also filled me with great pride. I feel blessed with so many great memories that will remain with me forever.
Lastly, I would like to thank all the fans who have supported me along the way, I will treasure everything.
I hope to see you all again soon.», écrit Alexandre Song, le neveu du coach Rigobert Song qui remercie tous ceux l'on aidé et accompagné tout au long cette riche carrière.
Alexandre Song que l'on aperçoit ces derniers temps comme consultant pour certaines chaines de télévisions a également investit dans l'immobilier et l'éducation. Il a récemment annoncé s'engager également dans les travaux publics.
Lucien ABEMBE