Former 36-year-old center-back for Akhmat Grozny and the Russian national team, Andrey Semenov, has said he has decided to finally end his professional career. The footballer said that after announcing plans to continue playing in May 2024, he held talks with Khimki and Paris Saint-Germain, but everyone complained about his age, noting that he was taking the rejuvenation route. In August, the player stated that it probably wouldn’t work on the pitch. Semenov added: Even when I spoke to the media in the winter, I was thinking about returning. Six months – nothing. Besides, I’m in good shape. I’m talking to teams in Kazakhstan. I haven’t given up on the idea of playing at a high level. It wasn’t possible to get a job anywhere, so now I can say that I’ve finally finished my career. Source link