Ramires, a former Chelsea midfielder has announced his retirement from playing professional football.
The 35-year-old midfielder announced his retirement in an Instagram post, recalling how his career elevated.
From winning English Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup including 248 appearances for Chelsea, Ramirez was full of appreciation.
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He said;
“After some reflection, I would like to inform you that I have officially decided to end my career as a professional football player.
At this point, I can only thank God first for having trained me and led me to the highest levels that sport can offer. Many thanks also to all the clubs I went through, I will always carry you and your fans in my heart.
Gratitude also to the Brazilian Football Team for giving me the pleasure of playing two World Cups, which was a dream come true. Also grateful to all the teammates, employees, coaches and directors that I had the pleasure to work with.”
The ex-player equally appreciated his family, friends, and others for their consistent support.
“To my family, mother, children, brothers and true friends, thank you so much for being by my side unconditionally during all these years, vibrating for my every achievement as if it were yours, which has always been my greatest strength and motivation.
I will go in other directions, but with the same happiness and courage that I had since I was little, when, against all expectations, I left my city in the countryside of Rio de Janeiro to conquer the world. Thanks for everything, football!,” he again said.
Ramires started his career in Brazil with Cruzeiro before penning a five-year contract at Portuguese giants Benfica.
He soon established himself as an important member of Jorge Jesus’ squad but after just one season, he left the Estadio da Luz to join Premier League outfit Chelsea who splashed around £20 million to secure his signature.
The Brazilian rose to become a fan favourite at Stamford Bridge, where he would be a tireless, reliable figure in midfield alongside the likes of Michael Essien, Frank Lampard, and John Obi Mikel.
As for Mikel, he announced his retirement on September 27, via social media.
