Bellaïd joined Strasbourg in 2002 and quickly asserted himself into the youth academy.

Garde left Lyon in 1993 to join Strasbourg, where he spent three seasons and reached a Coupe de France final in 1995.

There has also been talk about a return to England for Hughes (pictured above), who left Manchester City to join Strasbourg a year ago.

He joined Strasbourg in 2001 after spending four years playing with clubs in the Alsace region.

After that short taste of Premiership football, he returned to France and joined Strasbourg.

He joined Strasbourg in 2010 after beginning his football career in his home country with Sable.

Simón moved to France in 1983 to play for Monaco, in 1986 he joined Strasbourg where he played until 1988.

However, he failed to cement a first-team place at the East London side either and the following season he joined Strasbourg on another season-long loan.

He joined Strasbourg in 1998 and went on to score 19 league goals in 85 matches.

He joined Strasbourg in June 1982 and remained with the team until June 1984.