Former Arsenal and Czech Republic midfielder Tomas Rosicky has retired from professional football at 37.
Rosicky who won two FA titles in a 10-year spell with the Gunners after joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2006, ended his career at Sparta Prague, on the fact that injuries have forced him to retire.
Record submits that the Czech national began and ended his career with Sparta Prague.
According to BBC sports report, the Czech international player said.
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“I am no longer able to fully prepare my body for what professional football requires,” the 37-year old told Sparta’s official website.
“My body was telling me for a long time that it does not want any more. I would probably have nothing to offer my team-mates and Sparta.
“I would like to thank Sparta for raising me, for being the first step in my career, and for allowing me to say goodbye at the place I love the most.”
Howbeit, Rosicky won 105 caps for Czech Republic and represented his country at five major tournaments.
He had retired at 37.
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