Former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey was going to QUIT after Wales’ early World Cup exit
‘Football changes forever, but we’re excited for the future’: Former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey was set to RETIRE after Wales’ early World Cup elimination… but was inspired to continue under new management in Ligue 1 Nice
- EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Aaron Ramsey Almost Quit Soccer After World Cup
- Wales left in the group stage, with colleague Gareth Bale resigning soon after.
- But Ramsey said he felt invigorated by a manager change at Ligue 1 Nice.
Aaron Ramsey was about to quit football after the World Cup before a managerial change at his club Nice convinced him to change his mind.
The former Arsenal midfielder has been named Wales captain following Gareth Bale’s retirement after Qatar 2022, after both players struggled when Rob Page’s side emerged from the group stage without a win.
However, Sportsmail understands that Nice’s decision to replace Lucien Favre with Didier Digard in January reinvigorated Ramsey, and he is now keen to continue with the Ligue 1 club, after agreeing an initial one-year contract last summer. .
Asked if he had considered his future in the game, Ramsey said: “It was a very difficult time after the World Cup. We did really well to finally get to the final and experience that, but it was a very World Cup. strange.
“I think a lot of things naturally went through your mind afterwards, but after a bit of time to digest everything, you’re ready to start again.”
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey considered quitting football after Wales were knocked out of the World Cup
Ramsey admits he was reinvigorated after a management change at French club Nice
I’m back at club level, we’ve been doing very well, I’ve been enjoying my football and I’m playing well. There is a lot to look forward to.
‘Football is changing forever. Now there will be opportunities for the younger players to step up and show what they are capable of. We will miss the players who have retired, but we are excited for the future.”
Nice have moved up the table since Digard’s appointment and are now on the sidelines of a European spot. They will also face Basel in the Europa Conference League quarterfinals next month.
