da betsul： Premier League legend Marouane Fellaini, who featured for Manchester United and Everton, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36.
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Fellaini made 177 appearances for Everton and Man Utd, each Was last playing in China for Shandong TaishanPart of Belgium's World Cup squad in 2014 and 2018WHAT HAPPENED?
Fellaini began his career with Standard Liege before making a £15 million switch to Everton in September 2008. He established himself as a key player under David Moyes at Goodison Park, making 177 appearances for Everton.
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Incidentally, he became Moyes' first signing at United in 2013, in a £27.5 million deadline day move. However, his career at Old Trafford never really took flight. Although he did find some ground under Louis van Gaal, he was more of a bench warmer after Jose Mourinho took charge. Nonetheless, he was part of the United squad that won the FA Cup in 2015-16 and the UEFA Europa League a year later.
WHAT FELLAINI SAID
Fellaini announced his decision on Instagram and wrote: "I am writing this post to announce that after a career of 18 years, I am retiring from professional football. But it all started long before these 18 years. I remember, like yesterday, my first game as a child, the endless training sessions with my dad, my first selection for Standard de Liege, and my first selection for the Belgian national team. Time flies!
"What an incredible journey it has been! I am so grateful to have played the sport I love at the highest level. I am proud to have represented Standard in Belgium, Everton and Manchester United in the UK, and Shandong Taishan in China.
"It was an honour to have played for the Belgian national team at the Olympics of 2008, Euro 2016 and the World Cups of 2014 and 2018. I have played in front of the best fans in the world, and I want to take this moment to thank all of them for their unwavering support throughout my career. Your encouragement and passion have been a constant source of inspiration for me.
"All of this would have been impossible without my family, teammates, coaches, advisers and everyone who has been a part of my journey. Your love, guidance, support, and friendship have been invaluable. Thank you!
"As I embark on this new chapter in my life, I look forward to new challenges, but be assured, I will continue to support the beautiful game in any way I can.
"See you soon! ❤️❤️❤️"
DID YOU KNOW?
Fellaini was reportedly earning £18 million annually in China. He played 137 games, scored 50 times, and contributed to the club's Chinese Super League win in 2021 along with three Chinese FA Cups victories.