Ex-Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson retires at 33

Carl Jenkinson, former Arsenal right-back, announces his retirement with an emotional statement.

What happened. Carl Jenkinson has announced his retirement from football via an emotional statement on social media.

• Jenkinson spent eight years at Arsenal after joining in 2011.
• He finished his career at Bromley, leaving in May as a free agent.
• He thanked everyone from his Charlton days to Bromley in his message.

“Thank you to everyone who played a part in my journey, from my Charlton days as a kid through to my last time playing football at Bromley.”

— Carl Jenkinson

Jenkinson's retirement comes hours before the Community Shield, marking the end of a 15-year professional career.

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