Samu Castillejo Announces Retirement from Professional Football at the Age of 31

Spanish forward Samu Castillejo, well-known in La Liga for his spells with Malaga, Villarreal, and Valencia, has decided to bring his professional career to a close at 31 years of age. The winger's final chapter in football took place with Malaysian side Johor, following a career that also notably included a stint with Serie A giants AC Milan.

Throughout his extensive professional career, Castillejo made 412 appearances, scoring 49 goals and providing 30 assists. Having traveled and competed across multiple top leagues, the experienced attacker now officially steps away from the game.