It’s actually been over for a while for Aaron Ramsey, who on his own 35th birthday announced he is retiring. – He could probably thin his career for a while longer, but it is something good to see a player who understands it is time to say goodbye.
There are rumours that Aaron Ramsey will continue to work in football, but no information about the role. “We think the leadership qualities he has shown as a player and the lack of scandals on and off the pitch, he can be an excellent coach and football leader. – Well, we’ll see!.
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Legendary midfielder and Wales captain Aaron Ramsey is retiring from football – at the age of 35. He confirmed this himself in an emotional post on social media on Tuesday.
A decade at Arsenal – and a goal for the history books
Ramsey spent over ten years at Arsenal, where he became an undisputed fan favorite. The highlight came in 2014, when he scored the decisive goal in the FA Cup final against Hull – a goal that secured the club’s first trophy in nine years and ushered in a new era for the Gunners.
Stardom in Cardiff, Juventus, Nice and Pumas
After his time at Arsenal, he moved on to big clubs such as Juventus, French Nice and his childhood club Cardiff. Up until last year, he played for Mexican Pumas, but has since been without a club.
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National team grief and a brutal farewell
Ramsey played a whopping 86 caps for Wales and was one of the key players as the team sensationally reached the semi-finals of Euro 2016 – one of the greatest moments of all time in Welsh football history. But now it’s over. Recently, he was scrapped for the crucial World Cup qualifier against Bosnia and Herzegovina – officially due to injuries and little playing time. The loss in that game shattered the veteran’s last dream: to end his career playing another championship.
“Not an easy decision”
“This has not been an easy decision to make. After many considerations, I have decided to retire,” Ramsey writes on Instagram.
He extends a special thank you to the Welsh national team:
“It has been a privilege to don the Welsh shirt and experience so many incredible moments. None of this would have been possible without the fantastic efforts of all the managers and all the staff who have helped me,” the former Arsenal star wrote.
Finally, the 35-year-old also thanks all his former clubs – from Arsenal and Juventus to Cardiff, Nice and Pumas.
“One of the greatest”
Aaron Ramsey is remembered as an elegant, goal-scoring and hard-working midfielder – and not least as the man who gave Arsenal hope back. Now his career is over. But the memories last.
