Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart has announced that he will retire at the end of the season.
The former England and Manchester City player, who will be 37 when his three-year contract expires in the summer, has had a distinguished career.
Hart made his first-team debut for Shrewsbury in April 2004 and went on to win 75 caps for England. He has had a successful career, following in the footsteps of Kenny Dalglish and Andrei Kanchelskis by claiming winners’ medals in the three major trophies in England and Scotland. Last season, Hart added to his accolades by winning the Scottish Cup with Celtic.
Bhoys boss Brendan Rodgers said on the club’s official website: “Joe has enjoyed a phenomenal career and I know will be huge miss to the game when he finally retires from playing football in the summer.
“For all he has done in football, Joe deserves huge praise and congratulations. He has been such a brilliant asset to Celtic of course and the wider game at the highest levels, domestically and internationally.
“But more than that, he is a tremendous man, just brilliant to work with, someone who I know has been a great team-mate to so many throughout his career and a player who never gives anything but his absolute best.
“Each and every day his work ethic is an example to all in football.
“I totally understand and respect Joe’s reasons for making this announcement and for being clear to the club and our fans on his future.
“I also know he will continue to work right through this season with the same intensity, commitment and drive that he has always been known for.”
🧤 Joe Hart announces that he will be retiring from playing football at the end of this season.
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— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) February 22, 2024