Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKasper Schmeichel has announced his retirement (Getty)Danish goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has announced his forced retirement from professional football due to a severe shoulder injury, effective when his contract with Celtic expires in June. The 39-year-old, who has been sidelined since February and underwent two surgeries, stated that the decision was made for him by medical experts who advised against his return to top-level football. Schmeichel was a pivotal figure in Leicester City's unexpected Premier League title win in 2016 and earned 120 caps for Denmark, participating in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. His final competitive appearance was for Celtic in a 2-1 home defeat by Hibernian, and his last international match was a World Cup qualifier against Scotland. While expressing frustration at not being able to end his career on his own terms, Schmeichel conveyed immense gratitude for his achievements, the clubs he played for, and the experiences gained through football. In fullPremier League winner Kasper Schmeichel forced to retire due to serious injuryThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The goalkeeper was a big part of the Leicester City title-winning squad in 2015/16

LEGENDARNI danski vratar Kasper Schmeichel (39) najavio je kraj karijere zbog ozljede ramena.

Kasper Schemichel ha annunciato il ritiro. Il portiere danese protagonista dello storico scudetto del Leicester nel 2015-16 appendera i guanti al...