Santi Cazorla retires from professional football at age 41

Santi Cazorla, the former Arsenal and Spain international, has announced his retirement from professional football at 41 years old. Cazorla made the announcement via an Instagram post, reflecting on his more than two-decade career. He enjoyed significant success at Arsenal from 2012 to 2018, winning two FA Cups, and was instrumental at Villarreal earlier in his career. His time was marked by serious injuries, including a life-threatening ankle issue that almost resulted in amputation. After a final stint at his boyhood club Oviedo, helping them gain promotion in 2025, Cazorla concludes his career following the past season's relegation.

• 12:42 PMYahoo Sports — Former Arsenal and Spain star who almost lost his foot announces retirement at 41