Former Aston Villa and Leicester City winger Marc Albrighton has officially announced his retirement from football at the age of 34. Albrighton, who made over 100 appearances for Villa before moving to Leicester City in 2014, achieved great success with the Foxes, including their unforgettable Premier League title win during the 2015-16 season.
In his retirement statement on Instagram, Albrighton reflected on his journey with gratitude, expressing pride in playing for his boyhood club, Aston Villa, and gratitude for his time at Leicester, where he played in the Champions League and won major trophies. He thanked his teammates, coaches, and fans from both clubs for their support, and he extended heartfelt appreciation to his family, particularly his parents and daughters, for being his biggest supporters throughout his career.
Albrighton’s retirement marks the end of an impressive career, highlighted by his contributions to Leicester City’s historic title win and his impact at both Villa Park and the King Power Stadium.
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