EPL cult hero to play in Africa at 42 years old?

A Premier League cult hero, who is one of Benni McCarthy's ex-teammates and is still playing at the ripe age of 42, could now reportedly be set for a new challenge with a club in Africa. 

Former Blackburn Rovers attacker Morten Gamst Pedersen has been a free agent since January this year, but according to SportBible, the player has received multiple offers for his services. 

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It is claimed that one of the clubs in the mix for his signature is an unnamed side from Senegal – interest that could see him represent a team from the continent for the first time his career. 

With his sights set on a new challenge, the former EPL star stated, per SportsBible journalist Jack Kenmare, that he does "not think about the money".  

The Norway international attained cult-hero status during his time at Blackburn, for whom he racked up 348 appearances, scoring 47 goals and providing 62 assists across all competitions. 

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The 42-year-old is also a former teammate of Bafana Bafana legend and Manchester United attacking coach McCarthy, with the pair played for the Blues and Whites between 2006 and 2010, recording 7 173 minutes together over the course of 113 matches. 

After his nine-year stint at Blackburn, Pedersen spent a season in Turkey, where he represented Kardemir Karabukspor, before returning to his native country in 2014, playing for Rosenborg BK, Tromso IL, Alta IF, Asane Football, and Ranheim IL.

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The Norwegian has also previously expressed an interest in joining Hollywood actor Ryan Reynold's Wrexham AFC, who were recently promoted to the EFL League One after finishing the 2023/24 season in second place on the League Two table. 

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