Celtic’s goalkeeper, Joe Hart, has chosen to retire at the conclusion of this season. Throughout this season, especially since the winter break, he has demonstrated exceptional form for Celtic. However, he plans to conclude his playing career after the current campaign.
Joe has communicated his decision to Celtic and intends to discuss it with his close friend and mental performance coach, Jamie Edwards, with whom he has collaborated for several years, in order to explain his choice to Celtic supporters.
Celtic has expressed gratitude for Joe’s outstanding contributions since joining as a signing by Ange Postecoglou from Tottenham in the summer 2021 transfer window.
The club stated via its official website, “Everyone at Celtic would like to thank Joe sincerely for his fantastic and ongoing contribution to the Club.” Brendan Rodgers, the current Celtic manager, also commented, “Joe has had a remarkable career and will be greatly missed in the game upon his retirement from playing football in the summer.”
Rodgers continued to praise Joe for his achievements in football, highlighting his impact on Celtic and the broader football community both domestically and internationally. He also emphasized Joe’s exceptional character and work ethic, predicting that Joe will continue to be involved in football in some capacity beyond his playing days.
While acknowledging Joe’s announcement as understandable and respecting his reasons, Rodgers affirmed his confidence in Joe’s continued commitment and dedication for the remainder of the season.
Below is Joe’s interview where he discusses his decision, signaling that he will be a challenging figure to replace
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