Theo Walcott announces his retirement from professional football at the age of 34.
Walcott hangs up his boots following a 23-year career in which he made 397 Premier League appearances."It's scary because football's all I've known from the age of 16 or even younger. I want to try new things I never experienced as a kid - I missed out on a lot.In his 13-year spell with the Gunners, Walcott won three FA Cups as well as two Community Shields.
"I've had offers abroad and from some very good Championship teams. There's been some Saudi offers but it's not where I see myself playing, to be honest," said Walcott. Walcott played for Newbury and Swindon Town as a youngster before being signed by Southampton in 2000. Walcott made 21 appearances and scored four goals for Saints before joining Arsene Wenger's Arsenal in 2006.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Theo Walcott retires from footballTheo Walcott has announced his retirement from football. The 34-year-old has been without a club since leaving Southampton in June following his contract expiry at the end of last season. Walcott said he had offers to continue playing but &8220;it feels right to finish where I started&8221;. Walcott, who was an academy graduate with Southampton, endured a difficult second spell with the club having re-signed in 2020, nearly 15 years on from his transfer for Arsenal as a 16-year-old. He scored two goals in 24 appearances last season as the south coast club saw their 11-year spell in the...
Read more »
Liverpool want three midfielders, Olise snubs Chelsea, Walcott retires, Mitrovic to SauditalkSPORT.com brings you all the latest football news, insight and transfer gossip. Check out the headline stories and follow our live blog below for regular updates throughout the day. Headlines: …
Read more »
Messi wanted Walcott's shirt, Henry left him a note and Spurs fans lobbed £16.32 at himIt feels like yesterday when a 17-year-old Theo Walcott became England’s youngest-ever player. That record still stands to this day, even though a 34-year-old Walcott has doubled in age and l…
Read more »
Theo Walcott: Former Arsenal and England winger announces immediate retirement from football at the age of 34Theo Walcott has announced his retirement from football at the age of 34, bringing the curtain down on a career that spanned 563 club appearances and 47 England caps
Read more »