Last Updated: August 18, 2023, 15:02 IST
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Theo Walcott – (Image: AFP)
The former Arsenal and Southampton ahead introduced his resolution to retire on the age of 34 on social media.
The former Arsenal and Southampton ahead introduced his resolution to retire on Friday, on the age of 34
Walcott got here via Southampton’s academy after which he joined Arsenal on the age of 16 in 2006. He managed to attain 132 objectives and 95 assists in 397 appearances.
He received the FA Cup twice within the 2014–15 and 2016–17 seasons in addition to the Community Shield in 2015 and 2017 throughout his 12-year keep on the Premier League membership.
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Walcott, who has been capped 47 occasions, joined Everton in 2018 earlier than returning to Southampton on mortgage within the 2020–21 season and making the transfer everlasting.
“The first moment I put my football boots on aged 10, was the start of a special journey for me,” Walcott stated in a publish on messaging platform X, previously generally known as Twitter.
“From playing in the park with friends to performing in some of the biggest stadiums in front of huge crowds across the world. The support shown to me throughout this time has been incredible in every way imaginable, and I am truly grateful.”
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“I’ve shared the football pitch with so many incredible players, and we have created so many unforgettable memories.”
Walcott became England’s youngest-ever senior player at 17 when he played in a friendly victory over Hungary at Old Trafford in 2006.
“I would like to say a big thank you to all the managers and coaches I’ve worked with, especially Harry (Redknapp) for giving me the start (at Southampton) and Arsene (Wenger) for showing belief and support to me when I joined (Arsenal) at only 16 years old,” Walcott added.
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