Chelsea Champions League winner announces his retirement from football at 34 after struggling with injuries

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Champions League winner Ryan Bertrand has announced his retirement from professional football after struggling with injuries.

The 34-year-old has been without a club ever since he left Leicester last year after joining the club on a free transfer from Southampton in 2021.

Bertrand - who made just 11 appearances for the Foxes after struggling with injuries - decided to 'clarify' his situation live on Sky Sports.

Speaking about his decision on Sky Sports News, Bertrand said: 'Just to clarify officially I will be retiring from football.

'It's been a little while but I get asked a lot of questions - 'When are you coming back, what are you doing?'

Former Champions League winner Ryan Bertrand (pictured above) has announced his retirement from professional football after struggling with injuries

'So, just to make that official I am retiring and very much looking forward to the next steps in my career.'

Bertrand's most prominent spell came at Chelsea, having started his career at Stamford Bridge - making 57 appearances for the Blues between 2010 and 2013.

It was during his time at Chelsea that Bertrand won the Champions League. He started the 2012 final and helped the Blues beat Bayern Munich on penalties.

Bertrand also represented England 19 times during his career, finding the back of the net once for the Three Lions.

However, the majority of his career was spent at Southampton, making 240 appearances for the Saints before joining Leicester.

Bertrand's career at Leicester was plagued by injuries - resulting in him making just 11 appearances for the Foxes.

As a result, Bertrand has finished his career with Champions League, Europa League, and FA Cup winners' medals.

Away from football, Bertrand has set up several businesses - having founded and sold 'Silicon Markets' before creating an emoji brand alongside John Terry.

It was during his time at Chelsea that Bertrand won the Champions League. He started the 2012 final and helped the Blues beat Bayern Munich on penalties

However, the majority of his career was spent at Southampton, making 240 appearances for the Saints before joining Leicester