SpotlightFootball.LondonUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
Shevchenko: Chelsea injury fears nearly forced retirement
The Ukrainian legend feared his career was over after his record-breaking Chelsea move turned into a nightmare.
G. Shevchenko
player
Age
49
Position
Forward
Club
Chelsea (2006-2008)
Transfer fee
£30m (then British record)
Goals at Chelsea
22 in 77 appearances
What happened. Andriy Shevchenko revealed he was worried he'd have to retire from football after the injury horrors he suffered at Chelsea.
- Scored 173 goals in 296 games for Milan before joining Chelsea.
- Managed only 22 goals in 77 appearances for the Blues.
- Loaned back to Milan in 2008, scoring just twice in 26 outings.
“I was afraid I’d have to retire”
— Andriy Shevchenko
Shevchenko's Chelsea struggles remain a cautionary tale as the club continues pre-season with a friendly against AC Milan.
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