Leeds United salute promotion winner Josuha Guilavogui as he announces retirement | OneFootball

Former Leeds United promotion winner Josuha Guilavogui, 35, has retired from professional football, with the club quickly paying tribute.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, the France-capped midfielder joined on a free in October 2024 to bolster midfield options during the promotion push.

He made 18 appearances, featuring 16 times as a Championship substitute, and started FA Cup ties against Harrogate Town and Millwall.

Guilavogui was widely praised for his influence off the pitch and left at the season’s end, receiving warm messages from team-mates.

One year on, he confirmed his decision in a social media post, reflecting on his gratitude to the game and saying it was time to hang up his boots.

Leeds marked the announcement by sharing a photo of him kissing the Championship trophy and wished him a happy retirement while lauding his career.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk