Wahbi Khazri has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 34, confirming the end of a career that left a lasting mark on Tunisian sport.
The former attacking midfielder and striker revealed his decision on Friday during an appearance on Late Football Club, a programme broadcast by Canal+.
Speaking openly and emotionally, Khazri told viewers that the moment had come to step away from the game that defined his life.
“It’s time for me to announce the end of my career, this passion that has given me so much and to which I have given so much,” he said.
Khazri described the announcement as deeply moving and explained how football shaped both his identity and personal growth.
“I’m very emotional; it’s a passion that has given me so much and without which I could never have become the man I am,” he added.
From his early beginnings through to the final chapter of his career in 2025, Khazri built a journey he described as beyond anything he once imagined.
He earned recognition not only for his club performances but also for his decisive impact on the international stage.
As Tunisia’s top goalscorer at the World Cup and the second-highest scorer in the national team’s history, he remains one of the country’s most influential attacking players of his generation.
Khazri spoke with pride about what he achieved while wearing the national colours, underlining that those moments will stay with him long after his final match.
“Tonight, I know it’s the end, and it’s moving,” he said. “I never expected to have this career; I’m proud and happy.”
His words reflected gratitude rather than regret, closing the door on professional football with a sense of fulfilment.
Khazri made clear that he leaves the game at peace with his journey, aware of the milestones he reached and the memories he created along the way.
As Tunisian football reflects on his legacy, Khazri’s retirement signals the end of an era defined by resilience, passion, and a rare ability to rise on the biggest stages.
