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Ramsey Retires From Professional Football

Wales captain and former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has retired from professional football at age 35 to pursue a coaching career.

Wales captain and former Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey has retired from professional football with immediate effect. The 35-year-old, who has been without a club since leaving Mexican side Pumas UNAM last year, plans to pursue a career in coaching.

Ramsey retires as one of Wales' greatest players, scoring 21 goals in 86 appearances and representing his country at three major tournaments. He played a key role in Wales' historic Euro 2016 semi-final run and was part of their 2022 World Cup squad, their first in 64 years. Ramsey began his career at Cardiff City before joining Arsenal in 2008, where he won three FA Cups, scoring in two finals.