Former Sunderland goalkeeper Robbin Ruiter has introduced that he’s hanging up his gloves, regardless of receiving gives to proceed.
The shot-stopper most lately performed within the Danish high flight at FC Nordsjaelland, however departed on the finish of the 12 months and has been and not using a membership since.
Ruiter, who was on the books at Sunderland between 2017 and 2019, has determined that the time is correct to retire from the sport.
He admits that he did obtain gives from golf equipment, however none fitted what he was on the lookout for and as such he’s taking the tough determination to name time on his profession.
Ruiter wrote on Instagram: “A tough determination, however I’ve determined to give up skilled soccer.
“Still had a number of alternatives to proceed my profession, however the problem I used to be on the lookout for didn’t come alongside.
“A soccer life that began over 30 years in the past has taken me to nice golf equipment like FC Volendam, FC Utrecht, Sunderland AFC, PSV, Willem II, Cambuur Leeuwarden and really briefly FC Nordsjaeland.
“I have had a few setbacks, but most of all many highlights and in the end it has become a career I am very proud of! Thanks to everyone for the support during all those years. I have enjoyed it.”
Ruiter, 37, began his profession at Volendam, however made probably the most appearances at Utrecht, who he performed for earlier than being signed by Sunderland.