Former Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen to retire at end of the season
- Jan Vertonghen announced he will retire from professional football at the end of the season after struggling with injuries.
- He retired from international football after Euro 2024, holding the record for Belgium's appearances with 157 caps.
- Vertonghen cited ongoing injury pain and daily struggles as significant reasons for his retirement decision.
- He plans to give his best and finish his career on a high note during the Belgian Pro League championship play-offs.
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Spurs hero Jan Vertonghen explains painkiller worries in emotional retirement announcement - The Mirror
Jan Vertonghen has struggled with ankle injuries over the past year and has therefore decided to call time on his career, in part due to concerns over reliance on painkillers

Former Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen to retire at end of the season
Former Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen will retire from all soccer at the end of the season. The 37-year-old Vertonghen, a former Tottenham player who holds the record for the most appearances (157) with Belgium, had already retired from international soccer…
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