Ex-Chelsea prodigy Charly Musonda hangs boots at 28!
Former Chelsea wonder Charly Musonda has announced his retirement from football at 28 years.
In an emotion-filled update on Instagram, Musonda, son of former Zambian national team midfielder Charles, said he has gone “through so much over the last few years.”
“I have been through so much over the last few years so many emotions happiness, sadness, which made me realise there are so many great talents with great stories who have gone or are going through similar obstacles with so much left to give but little help.”
Once touted as one of the best emerging talents in the world, enough to sway the eyes of Barcelona and Real Madrid, Musonda, who was eventually signed by Chelsea from Anderlecht, saw his career suffer a shattering end due to injuries.
The prodigy did have brief spells at Celtic, Vittese, Real Betis and Levante in between failed discussions to represent Chipolopolo.
“I have been truly blessed, this is not goodbye, but a new beginning, one where hopefully I can help play a small part in making the world better for footballers. Thank you and see you soon with a football always.”
-Zambia Daily Mail
If only you had decided to wear the Zambian Jersey, Zambia, Africa and the world could have seen you , but you chose to confine your self to Real Betis, Chelsea, with very minimal game time..and no call up to Belgium, and no Trophy in your cabinet.
Some decisions we make have long lasting
effects on our life…Sad about your injuries
and pray that you will pull through and find something worthy to do.
We are an understanding country, and you are our son. Open an Academy in Zambia, use your exposure to develop the talent here, we will open our hearts to you and won’t remember that snub. God Bless.