Midfielder Aaron Mooy has announced his retirement from both club and international football.
The 32-year-old informed Celtic and the Australian national team of his immediate retirement.
Mooy has been a key figure for the Australian national team, commonly known as the Socceroos, since his debut in 2015. He played a significant role in their 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup campaigns.
Having enjoyed successful stints with clubs like Manchester City, Huddersfield, and Brighton, Mooy joined Celtic last year with the intention of helping them secure the Scottish treble under former Australian national team manager Ange Postecoglou.
However, he has decided to hang up his boots and step away from professional football.
“I’ve had the honour of playing alongside some of the best footballers that Australia has produced, creating lifelong friendships along the way,” he said in a statement.
“This has been a hugely difficult decision (to retire), but I feel the time is right for the next generation to be given the opportunity to experience international football.”
“I’ve had the honour of playing alongside some of the best footballers that Australia has produced, creating lifelong friendships along the way,” he said in a statement.
“This has been a hugely difficult decision (to retire), but I feel the time is right for the next generation to be given the opportunity to experience international football.”
Football Australia chief James Johnson paid tribute to a player he said had made a massive contribution to Australian football.