sentences:  In 2008–09, 33-year-old Batlles joined newly promoted club Grenoble Foot 38, being an automatic first-choice as it eventually retained its top flight status.In June 2010, after the team's relegation, he was released, quickly signing for AS Saint-Étienne – the first team placed above the relegation zone – at nearly 35 years of age.Batlles retired from football in May 2012, with a total of 510 French first division games and 41 goals.