After John Obi Mikel, another former Chelsea star retires from football

The previous Tremendous Eagles captain solely introduced his retirement from soccer a number of hours in the past however he has now been adopted by one other ex-Blue

Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires Santos do Nascimento has retired from skilled soccer.

The previous Brazil worldwide, with a press release on his official Instagram account, drew the curtains on a profession that began at lowly Joinville 16 years in the past.

The assertion reads: “After some reflection, I want to inform you that I’ve formally determined to finish my profession as knowledgeable soccer participant. At this second, I can solely thank God first for having educated me and led me to the best ranges that sport can provide.

Many thanks additionally to all of the golf equipment I went by way of that have been @jec_oficial @cruzeiro @slbenfica @chelseafc Jiangsu and @palmeiras I’ll at all times carry you and your followers in my coronary heart.

Gratitude additionally to the Brazilian Soccer Workforce @cbf_futebol for giving me the pleasure of taking part in in two World Cups, which was a dream come true. Additionally grateful to all of the teammates, workers, coaches and administrators that I had the pleasure to work with.

To my household, mom, youngsters, brothers and true pals, thanks a lot for being by my aspect unconditionally throughout all these years, vibrating for my each achievement as if it have been yours, which has at all times been my biggest energy and motivation.

I’ll go in different instructions, however with the identical happiness and braveness that I had since I used to be little, when, towards all expectations, I left my metropolis within the countryside of Rio de Janeiro to beat the world. Thanks for all the things, soccer!”

Ramires’ announcement arrives a number of hours after former Chelsea teammate John Obi Mikel additionally made public his resolution to hold his boots.