Aritz Aduriz announces retirement and says he will have to get prosthetic hip

Aritz Aduriz announces retirement and says he will have to get prosthetic hip

20-May-2020 17:41:38 | The Guardian

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The Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz has announced his retirement. The 39-year-old needs a hip replacement and the coronavirus pandemic has robbed him of a chance to end his career on a high note.

Arduriz was due to play in an all-Basque Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad in April.

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