01-07-2025
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Charly Musonda announces his retirement from football
Ex-Chelsea star Charly Musonda has announced his retirement from football, but only 11v11.
In a social media statement, the 28-year-old revealed he would be pursuing a new venture in the future but had taken the decision to leave full senior football behind.
He said: "Today I'm announcing that I'm stepping away from 11v11 football, but not not so much away from the game I have loved, I still think I have a lot to give, especially for top players around the globe who need a stage — I have been through so much over the last few years so many emotions happiness, sadness, which made me realise there are so many great talents with great stories who have gone or are going through similar obstacles with so much left to give but little help, and there's probably no one better to help but me, more on @vs1fc coming soon."
He thanked his family for always supporting him, giving a special acknowledgement to his father, former team-mates and rivals and thanked his idols and coaches for inspiring him on his path.
Musonda signed off by saying: "As for me, I have been truly blessed, this is not goodbye, but a new beginning, one where hopefully I can help play a small part in making the world better for footballers.
"Thank you and see you soon with a football always."
The Belgian winger represented his country 12 times, scoring once. All told he played for Chelsea's senior team on just seven occasions, scoring his only goal for them in a 5-1 League Cup win over Nottingham Forest.
