Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has retired at the age of 39.
Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, who won the Premier League with Leicester, has announced his retirement at the age of 39 due to injury. Kasper Schmeichel took to Instagram and wrote: “Dear all, These are some of the hardest words I have ever had to write, but I’m writing them to say thank you directly to all of you who have followed and supported me throughout my career.
“A shoulder injury is forcing me to end my playing career when my contract with Celtic expires this summer. I’ve been told by my doctors that the chances of me ever playing football again at the highest level are now extremely small.
“I’ve been a footballer since the day I was born.
“Accepting that my body may no longer allow me to do the thing I have loved more than anything is one of the hardest moments of my life.”
Kasper Schmeichel also wrote: “I love football.
“The everyday life inside clubs.
“The dressing room.
“The hard work.
“The pressure.
“The feeling of walking onto the pitch on the biggest stage, fighting for trophies with your teammates beside you.
“Nothing will ever replace that feeling.”
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As Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel retires due to injury, who is his wife, do they have kids? Photo: Getty Images | AFP via Getty Images
“I’ve been incredibly fortunate to experience unforgettable moments throughout my career, including league titles and cup victories in both England and Scotland.
“Ten years ago, we won the Premier League with Leicester City. A miracle for the entire football world, and something I don’t think any of us who lived it will ever truly be able to explain.
Towards the end of his message, Kasper Schmeichel said: “Thank you to every teammate I have shared a dressing room with.
“To every coach and goalkeeping coach who believed in me. To every member of the medical staff and all the incredible people working behind the scenes at football clubs who make the everyday possible and the special moments unforgettable.
“Thank you to Manchester City, Darlington, Bury, Falkirk, Cardiff, Coventry, Notts Count,
Leeds, Leicester City, Nice, Anderlecht and finally Celtic.
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“Every single club shaped me into both the player and the person I became, and I will always be proud to have represented them.”
Ben Chilwell wrote: “Amazing career. Such a big part in my early career, taught me so much, on and off the pitch. Top class man and footballer 💙,” whilst Andy King said: “Amazing career mate. Epitomised what it was to drive standards every day and demand and produce the best from yourself and everyone around you. Grateful to have played with you for so many years and loved every minute of it. Enjoy whatever is next mate 💙 .”
Kasper Schmeichel is married to Stine Gyldenbrand, the couple wed in 2015 and have two children: Max and Isabella.
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