Former Celtic midfielder Wanyama retires at age 34
Former Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama has announced his retirement from professional football at age 34 and will turn his attention to coaching. Kenya international Wanyama joined Celtic from Belgian side Beerschot in summer 2011 for £900,000 and won back-to-back titles plus a Scottish Cup during his two-year stay. He departed for Southampton in a £12.
5m move having made 91 Celtic appearances and scored 13 goals, including the opener in the famous 2-1 win over Barcelona in 2012 as Neil Lennon's side reached the Champions League last 16. Wanyama went on to play for Tottenham and CF Montreal before a short spell at Dunfermline last season where he was reunited with Lennon. Wanyama said on X : "Today I announce my retirement from football.
"Four different countries, six different clubs, a boy from Muthurwa with a big dream, carrying a nation's pride every time I stepped onto the pitch. "To my family, friends, agent, the fans and the coaching staff that helped me throughout my career, thank you for walking this journey with me. "I now take my next step into coaching where I will be completing my Uefa A licence this year.
" Celtic said in a statement: "Everyone at the club sends our very best wishes to Victor Wanyama following his retirement. "