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Former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has retired at the age of 34.<\/b><\/p>\n
Szczesny made 181 appearances for the Gunners after joining the club’s academy as a 16-year-old in 2006.<\/p>\n
He joined Juve in 2017 and played 252 times, winning eight major trophies, before being released at the end of last season.<\/p>\n
The Warsaw-born player also won 84 caps for Poland, playing at four European Championships and two World Cups.<\/p>\n
“I didn’t just realise my dreams, I’ve arrived where my imagination wouldn’t even dare to take me,” Szczesny wrote on social media.<\/p>\n
“I played the game at the highest level with the best players in history without ever feeling inferior.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019ve made friends for life, created unforgettable memories and met people who have made an incredible impact on my life. Everything that I have and everything that I am I owe to the beautiful game of football.”<\/p>\n
Szczesny won two FA Cups and the 2014 Community Shield during his time in north London.<\/p>\n
He also had a short loan at Brentford in 2009-10 and spent two seasons on loan at Roma before his trophy-laden spell at Juventus, which included three Serie A titles.<\/p>\n
“I gave the game 18 years of my life, every day, without excuses,” said Szczesny. <\/p>\n
“Today, though my body still feels ready for challenges, my heart is not there anymore. I feel that right now it is time to give all of my attention to my family.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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