Former Arsenal Football Club star,

He told the Daily Mirror that losing his properties, and not having access to his three children almost led him to contemplate suicide.

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His story, all too familiar among African footballers, drew sympathy and support from across the world with some urging Arsenal to offer him a job.

According to CNNTurk, the former Ivory Coast full-back has been offered the job of under-14 assistant coach at the Turkish club, where he last played.

He will also be provided with a decent salary that befits his standing from the club, according to Futbolarena Turkey.

Fatih Terim, Galatasaray team manager, told CNNTurk: "We heard news about Eboue in the dressing room, I was informed there, we will do whatever we can to help my friend."

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On his part, Eboue expressed his appreciation at the job offer.

"I would be very happy if Fatih Hodja gave me the duty in Galatasaray, and Fatih Terim is my father, I love him very much, I do everything for him because I love him very much," he said.