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Arsenal flop Philippe Senderos is poised to relaunch his career – in America’s “Space City” Houston after Ibrox exit

Rangers released the Swiss international defender in May but he has been given a trial by MLS outfit Dynamo

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ARSENAL flop Philippe Senderos is poised to relaunch his career - in America's "Space City" Houston.

Rangers released the Swiss international defender in May after just one season at Ibrox.

 Philippe Senderos was released by Rangers after just one year
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Philippe Senderos was released by Rangers after just one yearCredit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow
 Senderos must now try and impress Houston bosses on trial
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Senderos must now try and impress Houston bosses on trialCredit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow

Senderos has now joined Houston Dynamo on trial.

If the 32-year-old impresses coach Wilmer Cabrera he will win a deal with the club currently third in Major League Soccer's Western Conference.

The centre-back made 116 Gunners appearances between 2003 and 2010, scoring four goals.

He also spent a season on loan to Everton, four years with Fulham and two campaigns with Aston Villa.

Former Rangers defender DaMarcus Beasley plays for Houston, while Owen Coyle managed the Texas club between 2014 and 2016.

Houston is home to NASA's Johnson Space Centre - the site of the Mission Control centre and the source of the phrase: "Houston, we have a problem."

 Senderos is one of Arsenal's defensive flops
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Senderos is one of Arsenal's defensive flopsCredit: AFP
 The centre-back is hoping to relaunch his career Stateside
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The centre-back is hoping to relaunch his career StatesideCredit: Keith Campbell - The Sun Glasgow

Senderos just made a handful of senior appearances last term following a disastrous debut in the 5-1 Old Firm defeat last September.

He was at fault for two Celtic goals, and saw red for a second booking.

Senderos also played for AC Milan and Valencia.  He joined Rangers on a free transfer from Swiss club Grasshoppers last summer.

 Manchester United beat rivals City in Houston
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Manchester United beat rivals City in HoustonCredit: Alamy Live News


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