We Are Sad Over Carl Ikeme Retirement..... Wolves Chairman

By Admin Wolves and Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper Carl Ikeme has announced his retirement from professional football. The 32-year-old announced the news to his teammates before a training session at Compton on Tuesday morning. Wolves announced his retirement in an official statement which read: "Wolves Academy product Ikeme came to the decision after consultation with medical experts following his 12-month battle with acute leukaemia. "Last month Ikeme announced on Twitter that he was in complete remission from the disease after ‘a tough year and intense chemotherapy’. "The stopper now intends to take some time off with his young family before embarking on life after football. Also, Wolves posted a tweet on their official Twitter handle which wrote: After 18 years as a Wolves player, @Carl_Ikeme has today announced his retirement from the professional game. Ikeme made 274 appearances in all competitions, with over 200 for Wolves, the club he joined in 2000 as a 14-year-old. Wolves executive chairman Jeff Shi said: “Having been at the club since the age of 14, Carl is far more than just a player in our eyes - he is our brother and an important part of our family. “When Carl came to tell us his news, yes there was sadness, but also great happiness to see him so healthy and hungry for the opportunities that lay ahead of him. “Carl is strong, a fighter, something he has proven in his playing career and also during what has been a very challenging time for him, so I have no doubt he will be a success in whatever he does next. “We wish Carl all the very best for the future, but remind him he will always remain a part of the Wolves family.” Carl Ikeme went on to win ten international caps for Nigeria who honoured him at this summer’s World Cup by naming him as their 24th squad member.