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Leicester Prem title winner Okazaki announces retirement

Premier League title winner Shinji Okazaki has announced his retirement.

The former Leicester City striker has been playing in Belgium with VV St. Truiden.

The 37 year-old announced today: “I have decided to end my career at the end of this season.

“I gave everything as a footballer, but as an athlete you also have to listen to your body. Today I'm reaching my physical limits.

"In the remaining weeks I will do everything I can to get fit so that I can contribute to the team and say goodbye on the pitch."

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