Former Arsenal and England player Walcott retires age 34

Theo Walcott announced he is retiring from professional football at the age of 34.

Walcott joined Arsenal at the age of 16 in 2006 and scored 108 goals in 397 appearances. He also has 47 international caps for England.

“The first moment I put my football boots on aged 10, was the start of a special journey for me. 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.”, he started his post on X.

“I’ve shared the football pitch with so many incredible players, and we have created so many unforgettable memories. 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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— Theo Walcott (@theowalcott) August 18, 2023