Former Chelsea wonderkid Charly Musonda has retired on the age of simply 28.
Musonda, who represented Belgium from Underneath-15 to Underneath-21 stage, most lately performed for Cypriot membership Anorthosis from 2023 to 2024.
He joined the Chelsea academy from Belgian facet Anderlecht in 2012 and was tipped for giant issues, however regardless of being contracted to Chelsea for 10 years, he made simply seven appearances in all competitions.
Talking on the Rising Ballers podcast, Musonda, who went on mortgage to Actual Betis, Vitesse and Celtic whereas at Chelsea, stated: “I’ve acquired a giant announcement at present. It isn’t straightforward but it surely’s one thing I have been desirous about for a very long time.
“After reflecting on my experiences and who I’m, I’ve realised I wish to reside with function to encourage and inspire others.”
The 28-year-old left Chelsea completely in 2022, signing for then Spanish second division facet Levante earlier than transferring to Cyprus a 12 months later.
Having left London although, Musonda struggled mentally after working to get well from harm.
“The exit killed me, it killed me mentally, it was the worst factor,” he added.
Musonda was coaching with the reserves, having recovered from a critical knee harm that stored him out for 2 years, when he had an opportunity assembly with then Chelsea supervisor Thomas Tuchel in a parking lot.
“It was my first time assembly him, he stated, “I am trying ahead to seeing you again and I stated, “Don’t fret, I will be again for preseason.
“As a result of in my thoughts, it was at all times preseason and I might be again with the primary workforce and we might see from there, so I got here again for pre-season and that is the place issues acquired tough — that was the top of my time at Chelsea.”