Retirement and New Beginnings
Arsenal icon Theo Walcott recently retired from professional football after an 18-year career. Walcott, who left Southampton at the end of last season, turned down multiple offers to continue playing, including lucrative deals in Saudi Arabia. While he expressed excitement about the new opportunities ahead, the former England international admitted that life without football can be a little daunting.
Embracing an Exciting but Scary Future
During an appearance on Sky Sports Super Sunday, Walcott shared his thoughts on retirement, saying, "You don't retire from life, and now I feel like the world has opened up, and I want to adventure and try new things. It's exciting but scary. I'd be lying if I said it was fine." Despite the challenges, the 34-year-old is looking forward to exploring different avenues, including punditry, as he embarks on this new chapter.
Theo Walcott: The Pundit
Walcott made his punditry debut alongside Roy Keane and Micah Richards, covering the Crystal Palace vs Wolves and Arsenal vs Manchester United matches. The former Arsenal player has appeared on Sky Sports before, although his opinions have occasionally left fans baffled.
An Unusual Stand
During a North London derby clash, Walcott's comments drew criticism from fans. As Arsenal fought to secure Champions League football at the end of the 2021-22 season, Walcott, who spent 12 years at the club, revealed that he was hoping for a draw. This caused fans to question his allegiance to Arsenal and accused him of sitting on the fence.
