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Ex-Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka launching new academy

Former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka is launching a new academy.

Anelka, 40, hasn't played professionally since 2015, though has been involved in coaching and management.

La Voix du Nord reports Anelka will launch an academy in April in partnership with US Tourcoing.

The academy will be named NA39 and will be responsible for training young goal scorers.

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