Goalkeeper Tim Krul has announced his retirement from professional football 3 months after leaving Luton Town.

The 37-year-old announced on social media that he will officially be retiring from professional football, ending a career that lasted over 20 years playing in the Premier League and at the World Cup.

Krul ended his career after a two year spell at Luton Town, having joined the Hatters from Norwich City in 2023. He made just 6 appearances for the club.

In a post on social media, Krul thanked all the clubs he played for and fans for his time in the sport.

He said, “As I hang up my gloves after 20 incredible years as a professional football player, I want to take a moment to reflect on my journey.

“From joining Newcastle as a 17-year-old boy to representing Holland on the international stage. I have truly lived the dream I had as a young boy in every match and every training session, and every rollercoaster moment has shaped me into who I am today.

“Thank you to the clubs, coaches, team mates, my beautiful family and most importantly you fans for your support throughout my career. I am excited for the next chapter and will always cherish the memories made on the pitch.

“Here’s to new adventure off the pitch! Thank you, Tim Krul.”

Having begun his career with youth teams in his native Netherlands, Krul moved to England in 2005 when he joined Newcastle United.

After keeping a clean sheet on his professional debut in a UEFA Cup match against Palermo in 2006, Krul would spend time on loan with Falkirk and Carlisle before establishing himself as the Magpies’ number one. In all, Krul made 184 appearances for Newcastle before leaving in 2017.

Having spent the last year he was contracted to Newcastle on loan with Ajax and AZ Alkmaar, Krul had a brief spell as a reserve keeper with Brighton before joining Norwich in 2018. He became a cult hero in Norfolk, helping Norwich to two Championship titles and playing for them in the Premier League, making 169 appearances for the Carrow Road-based club.

Krul would also win 15 caps for the Dutch national team between 2011 and 2021. His most famous appearance came at the 2014 World Cup, where he came on as a substitute just for a penalty shootout against Costa Rica in the Quarter Finals, and where he famously saved two penalties.

His final professional appearance came in Luton shirt, playing for the Hatters against Manchester City in an FA Cup tie in February 2024.