Aaron Ramsey Retires at 35 After Epic Career with Wales and Arsenal
Key Takeaways
- Aaron Ramsey retires from professional football at age 35 with immediate effect.
- He had been without a club since leaving Pumas UNAM last year.
- He earned 86 Wales caps and 21 goals, and captained Wales.
Legendary Midfielder's Farewell
Aaron Ramsey has retired from professional football at age 35 after 20 years and over 600 appearances.
He retires as one of Wales' greatest ever players with 21 goals in 86 caps.
He was instrumental in Wales' Euro 2016 semi-final run.
He made 369 appearances for Arsenal, winning three FA Cups.
He also played for Juventus, Rangers, Nice, and Cardiff.
Emotional Tributes
Ramsey thanked the Red Wall for their unwavering support.
He expressed gratitude to all the managers and staff who helped him.
The Arsenal club paid tribute by sharing moments from his performances.
His final spell at Pumas was cut short by injury.
He was not selected for Wales' play-off squad due to lack of fitness.
Career of Highs and Challenges
Ramsey was known as a big-match player.
“The football community remains in shock as Aaron Ramsey announces early retirement”
He scored late winners in the 2014 and 2017 FA Cup finals.
Prolonged injury issues limited his playing time later.
He helped Rangers reach the 2022 Europa League final.
He joins Pumas hoping to stay fit for the World Cup.
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