AFC Wimbledon and ex-Charlton defender to retire at the end of the season
AFC Wimbledon defender Chris Gunter will retire from professional football after next Monday’s clash at Grimsby.
The 33-year-old announced the decision two months after retiring from international football with Wales.
Defender Gunter made 109 appearances for Wales and has already begun his coaching career with Robert Page’s side.
Gunter has featured 34 times for the Dons this season. He played 58 times for Charlton across two seasons.
“I’m announcing my retirement from professional football at the end of this season,” Gunter said on Instagram.
“I feel incredibly fortunate and blessed to have enjoyed the highs and lows of the past 17/18 years.
“Over 720 games have brought many challenges and opportunities which through all of it I’ve always given my absolute all.
“Thank you to all the managers who believed in me and all the players I’ve been fortunate to share the dressing room with.
“None of it would have been possible without the support of my family from the moment I started playing football. They’ve followed and supported my journey every step of the way.”
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