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Kasper Schmeichel has announced his retirement at the age of 39.
The Celtic goalkeeper admitted again in March that he may have played the last game of his career.
The shot stopper, who won the Premier League with Leicester, required surgery on a shoulder injury that will keep him out for a year.
“When my contract with Celtic expires in June, I will stop my active football career,” Schmeichel announced to TV2.
“It is a decision that has been made for me. I have consulted with various surgeons and specialists about my shoulder and they have told me that I should not expect to return to top football.
“I took a lot of thought into the decision, but I believe now is the right time.”
Schmeichel won the Premier League title for Leicester
Schmeichel, son of former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter, was Leicester’s No.1 when the Foxes won the Premier League in 2016 – a feat worth 5,000-1 at the start of the season.
He captained Leicester to the FA Cup and Community Shield trophies in 2021.
He also made 120 caps for Denmark and represented his country in two World Cups and two European Championships.
Schmeichel lifted the Community Shield after Leicester’s win over Manchester City
Schmeichel came through the ranks at Manchester City and rose through the Football League with loan spells at Darlington, Bury, Falkirk, Cardiff and Coventry.
He also played for Notts County and Leeds United before joining Leicester. After his spell at the King Power, he played for Nice and Anderlecht before joining Celtic.
During his time with the Scottish Premiership champions, Schmeichel won two league titles and last season’s Scottish Cup.
He is a two-time Leicester City Player of the Season in 2021 and 2017, while he has won the Danish Football Player of the Year three times.
