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Ex-Liverpool and Ajax star Ryan Babel confirms retirement from football over a year after his last game

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<p>The 37-year-old announced on social media on Saturday that he was hanging up his boots after nearly two decades as a professional footballer. After last playing for Turkish side Eyupspor in 2023, the former Netherlands international has decided to call time on his career.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>In a video message on X, formerly Twitter: "Woah, guys. As I look back on my career it feels surreal to think about how far I have come. From my early days at Ajax, to playing for some of the biggest clubs in Europe. It's been a journey full of unforgettable moments.</p><p>"Football gave me everything I dreamed of and so much more. Thank you to all my team-mates, coaches, fans and even the media who have been part of this incredible adventure. This game will forever be in my heart. Thank you."</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RETIRED 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 Thank You Football<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ajax?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ajax</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hoffenheim?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hoffenheim</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BJK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BJK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Galatasaray?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Galatasaray</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Deportivo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Deportivo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fulham?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Fulham</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kasimpasa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kasimpasa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Alainfc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Alainfc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/eyupspor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#eyupspor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/football?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#football</a> <a href="https://t.co/JXS0ehFAzg">pic.twitter.com/JXS0ehFAzg</a></p>— Ryan Babel (@Ryanbabel) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ryanbabel/status/1855280073026187774?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 9, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT RYAN BABEL

<p>Babel played for some huge European clubs such as Liverpool, Ajax, Galatasaray and more. He chalked up 69 caps for his country and won multiple trophies along the way.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Previously, Babel spoke about trying to follow his former Liverpool team-mates Xabi Alonso and Steven Gerrard into management but that may be on hold for a while.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Ex-Liverpool and Ajax star Ryan Babel confirms retirement from football over a year after his last game | Goal.com

Former Liverpool and Ajax winger Ryan Babel has confirmed his retirement after more than a year since his last game.

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