 Malouda returned to the Dynamos, ready for the 2016 Indian Super League season.He played the majority of the season as Captain as they again reached the playoff semi-finals before leaving the club in July 2017.On 25 January 2018, after being without a club for almost half a year, Malouda signed a contract with Luxembourg National Division team FC Differdange 03 until the end of the season.