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Former Chelsea Midfielder Charly Musonda Retires at 28 Due to Injury
Charly Musonda, a former Chelsea winger once hailed as a promising talent and potential successor to Eden Hazard, has retired from professional football at the age of 28 due to recurring injury problems. Musonda's career was significantly hampered by a serious posterior cruciate ligament injury sustained during a loan spell at Vitesse Arnhem, which limited his playing time and affected his mental health. Despite being contracted to Chelsea for a decade and spending time on loan at clubs including Real Betis, Celtic, and Vitesse, he made only seven first-team appearances for Chelsea before leaving in 2022. After stints at Levante and Cypriot club Anorthosis, Musonda decided to retire, expressing a desire to inspire and motivate others and to support players in showcasing their talents in new roles off the pitch. Throughout his youth and professional career, Musonda represented Belgium at various youth levels but never earned a senior cap. He emphasized that his decision to retire was difficult and long-considered, motivated by his personal experiences and a wish to pursue purposeful endeavors beyond playing.


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