Former Tottenham and Everton player Steven Pienaar retires




  • Midfielder Steven Pienaar has announced his retirement from playing football
  • The former Everton, Tottenham and Sunderland man had been at Bidvest Wits
  • Pienaar said: 'It's time to close the book on what has been a great part of my life'
  • He also told Sportsmail that he is keen to return to England in the near future

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Simon Jones for MailOnline



Published:
20:38, 28 February 2018

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Updated:
23:19, 28 February 2018


Former Everton and Tottenham midfielder Steven Pienaar has announced his retirement from the game.

The 35-year-old, who was capped 61 times by South Africa, had been playing for Bidvest Wits in his home country's Premier Soccer League.

Speaking to Sportsmail he said: 'It's time to close the book on what has been a great part of my life and open up a new chapter.






South African midfielder Steven Pienaar has announced his retirement from playing football


The 35-year-old will be best remembered by English supporters for his spells with Everton




The 35-year-old will be best remembered by English supporters for his spells with Everton

The 35-year-old will be best remembered by English supporters for his spells with Everton

PIENAAR'S HONOURS 

One Rothman's Cup — Ajax Cape Town

Two Eredivisies — Ajax Amsterdam

Two KNVB Cups — Ajax Amsterdam 

'I have some terrific memories, playing for Ajax, Dortmund, making my debut for Everton where I had some special times and of course representing South Africa in the World Cup.'

'I hope to announce something new at the end of March but I'll be doing some TV work too in South Africa and abroad.

'I still get messages from fans in England and I'd like to thank them for their messages of support over the years.

'They are much appreciated.'


Pienaar also played for Tottenham although his time at White Hart Lane was largely frustrating




Pienaar also played for Tottenham although his time at White Hart Lane was largely frustrating

Pienaar also played for Tottenham although his time at White Hart Lane was largely frustrating


He was last seen by Premier League followers playing for Sunderland before leaving in 2017




He was last seen by Premier League followers playing for Sunderland before leaving in 2017

He was last seen by Premier League followers playing for Sunderland before leaving in 2017


























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