27.08.2024 16:31
34-year-old Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, whose contract with Juventus has expired, has retired from football. In his statement, Szczesny said, "I have dedicated 18 years of my life to the game without any excuses. Today, although my body feels ready for challenges, my heart is not in the same place. I feel that it is time to focus all my attention on my family. Every story has an end, but every end in life is a new beginning." The experienced goalkeeper has also played for Arsenal, Brentford, and Roma, besides Juventus.
Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who became available after his contract with Italian giant Juventus expired, made a surprising decision.
QUIT FOOTBALL
The 34-year-old goalkeeper announced that he has quit football. In his statement, Szczesny said, "I have dedicated 18 years of my life to the game without any excuses. Today, although my body feels ready for challenges, my heart is not in the same place. I feel that it is time to focus all my attention on my family. Every story has an end, but every end is a new beginning in life. Time will show what this new path will bring me. However, if there is one thing that 18 years have taught me, it is that nothing is impossible. Believe me, I will dream big."
CAREER
Szczesny has also played for teams such as Arsenal, Brentford, and Roma, in addition to Juventus. The Polish goalkeeper has managed to win 3 Italy Serie A titles, 3 Italy Cups, 2 Italy Super Cups, 1 Community Shield, and 2 FA Cups in his career.