Former Manchester City and England goalkeeper, Joe Hart has announced the end of his career next June.
A page will be turned for English goalkeepers. Having worked in particular at Manchester City, West Ham and Tottenham, Joe Hart will soon hang up his gloves. Playing since 2021 at Celtic Glasgow, the goalkeeper announced Thursday that he would end his career at the end of the current season. With a solid track record, the former Three Lions will move on.
It was through a video posted on his social networks that Joe Hart announced the news. “ Next June, I will end my career as a professional footballer. I’ve been thinking about it for a while. There is no good or bad time, but the way this club (Celtic) works, the way I play at the moment, (…) the conversations about who will be the goalkeeper next season, it It was important to evacuate a subject on which people were speculating. I definitely won’t be there next season. »
Two Premier Leagues
Joe Hart made it clear that his decision was not linked to any physical problem. “ I feel good, despite my age and what I have done to my body. » As for the mental aspect of his situation, he also admitted to feeling good. “ Should I look in another direction? Push more to continue what I’m doing? I think the right time is now. I have the lucidity which allowed me to explain my choice to the club. »
As for what’s next, the former international goalkeeper knows what awaits him. “ The world will change for me. I was a footballer from fifteen to almost thirty-seven years old. All I’ve ever known is football. Get up, eat breakfast, train, prepare for the upcoming match. All this will change. But I’m not going to stop working. » During his career, Joe Hart notably won the Premier League twice with City (2012 and 2014). With Celtic, he was also Scottish champion twice (2022 and 2023).
