Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 34. This decision comes shortly after his departure from Serie A club Juventus, where he spent seven seasons. Szczesny had one year remaining on his contract with Juventus before parting ways by mutual agreement.
During his time at Juventus, Szczesny achieved significant success, winning the Serie A title three times and the Coppa Italia on three occasions. Prior to his stint at Juventus, he began his career at Premier League club Arsenal. Szczesny also had playing spells at Brentford and Roma, showcasing his talent and skill across different leagues.
With a total of 84 appearances for the Poland national team, Szczesny has been a key figure in international football. He notably represented Poland in Euro 2024, featuring in two out of the three group stage matches.
Following his retirement announcement, Szczesny expressed gratitude for the sport that has shaped his life. In a heartfelt Instagram post, he reflected on his journey from leaving his hometown of Warsaw in 2006 to pursue his football dreams at Arsenal. Szczesny acknowledged that his entire career and identity are indebted to the beautiful game of football.
Speculation had linked Szczesny with potential moves to Italian club Monza and Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. However, his decision to retire marks the end of an illustrious career marked by numerous accolades and memorable moments on the pitch.
