Teemu Pukki has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36, with his playing career set to end after the Veikkausliiga season on 8 November. He has played for HJK Helsinki in his homeland since 2025.
Retirement message on Instagram
Pukki wrote on Instagram about his retirement. He said: "I've gained a lot more from football than I ever dreamed of when I was a little boy."
He also wrote: "I've seen the world and gained experience because of football and I don't think I could have gotten anything like football anywhere else."
Career across clubs
Pukki also played for Schalke, Brondby and Minnesota United. He scored nine goals in 38 appearances for Celtic between 2013 and 2015.
He scored 88 goals in 210 appearances for Norwich between 2018 and 2023. He helped Norwich twice win promotion to the Premier League.
International retirement and final words
Pukki quit international duty last year. In his Instagram post, he wrote: "It hasn't always been fun or I haven't been able to enjoy it, but the love for football has remained - always. Big thanks to the great clubs and their fans."