The time for retirement from sport has officially come for Marouane Fellaini, the former Manchester United announced this Saturday.
Marouane Fellaini has been a professional football player for almost two decades. After his debut at Standard de Liège, the midfielder with recognizable hair took on another dimension during his time at Everton. His performances then allowed him to attract the attention of recruiters from Manchester United, a club with which he played six seasons before ending his career in China, with Shandong Taishan. Free from any commitment since the end of December, he announced his retirement.
This Saturday, the former Belgian international officially hung up his boots. He himself informed his followers by posting a long message on social networks. “ I am writing this message to announce that after eighteen years of career, I am retiring from the world of professional football. (…) What an incredible adventure it was! I am so grateful to have been able to practice this sport that I love so much. I am proud to have represented Standard in Belgium, Everton and Manchester United in England and Shandong Taishan in China. »
A Europa League won
The thirty-six-year-old man also did not fail to mention the Red Devils with whom he notably finished third during the 2018 World Cup. It was an honor to play for the Belgian national team during the 2008 Olympic Games, Euro 2016 and the 2014 and 2018 World Cups. » As for his future, Marouane Fellaini only mentioned the very broad outlines. “ I hope for new challenges, but rest assured, I will continue to support this superb sport, however I can. »
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During his playing career, Marouane Fellaini won numerous titles. A Belgian championship with Standard (2008), an English Cup (2016), a Community Shield (2016), a League Cup (2017) and above all, a Europa League (2017) with Manchester United. And finally a Chinese championship title (2021) and three Chinese Cups (2020, 2021 and 2022) with Shandong.
