Michael Chopra, 42, joins Trethomas Bluebirds after four-year absence | OneFootball

Michael Chopra has returned to football at 42, signing for Cymru South side Trethomas Bluebirds. The former Sunderland, Newcastle United and Cardiff City striker makes a non-league switch.

According to Sunderland Echo, the club have confirmed his arrival after four years away from competitive action. Chopra last featured for West Allotment Celtic in 2022 and will continue his career in Wales’ second tier.

Trethomas finished 13th last season and view the deal as a major addition, adding pedigree to Paul Evans’ squad.

Chopra came through at Newcastle and is perhaps best remembered for his time at Cardiff City. Across four stints with the Bluebirds he scored 63 goals and became a popular figure in South Wales.

He first joined Cardiff from Newcastle in 2006 and made an immediate impact, scoring 22 goals and providing 12 assists in his debut season. That form led to a £5million move to Sunderland in 2007, where he made 42 appearances and scored eight goals.

He later represented Ipswich Town, Blackpool, Kerala Blasters, Alloa Athletic and others, with a career that took him to India and Scotland. His latest switch comes as Trethomas prepare for a third season at this level.

Source: Sunderland Echo