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Australia's Mooy retires at the age of 32

Mooy, who played 57 times for his country, still had a year left on his contract at the Scottish champions.

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by The Star

News30 June 2023 - 10:39
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In Summary


• Mooy made 41 appearances, scoring seven times, as Celtic secured a domestic treble and also played for his country at last year's World Cup finals in Qatar.

• Sydney-born Mooy came through the youth ranks at Bolton Wanderers, but gained his initial experience of first-team football at St Mirren.

Aaron Mooy poses for a photo after helping Celtic secure a domestic treble last season

Celtic and Australia midfielder Aaron Mooy has announced his retirement from football at the age of 32.

Mooy, who played 57 times for his country, still had a year left on his contract at the Scottish champions.

He told the club's website: "While it feels really sad to be leaving the game, I just feel the time is right."

New Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers said he was "disappointed" by Mooy's retirement but added the decision was "something we absolutely respect".

Sydney-born Mooy came through the youth ranks at Bolton Wanderers, but gained his initial experience of first-team football at St Mirren.

Mooy made 41 appearances, scoring seven times, as Celtic secured a domestic treble and also played for his country at last year's World Cup finals in Qatar.

"I am delighted to finish my career on such a high with Celtic," he said. "I was delighted to be part of such a memorable season."

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