Schmeichel, who has played for Celtic since July 2024, required shoulder surgery in March on an issue he sustained a year earlier while playing for Denmark.

It was expected to keep him sidelined for a year, with the Dane admitting back in March that he may have already played his final game.

And that has proven to be the case, as he has announced the decision to hang up his gloves after consulting with the surgeons.

"When my contract with Celtic expires in June, I will stop my active football career," Schmeichel said. "It is a decision that has been made for me. I have consulted various surgeons and experts in relation to my shoulder, and they have told me that I should not expect to return to playing top football.

"I have given myself a lot of thought, but I believe that now is the right time."

Schmeichel began his career with Manchester City, then played for Notts County and Leeds United before joining Leicester City in June 2011.

The goalkeeper helped the Foxes gain promotion to the Premier League for the 2014-15 season and played a big role in helping them avoid relegation in that campaign.

He was also a crucial part of Leicester's fairytale Premier League title success, with him and his dad, Peter – a Manchester United great – the only biological father and son to have both won the competition, as well as doing so playing in the same position.

Schmeichel left Leicester in August 2022, going on to play for Nice and Anderlecht before joining Celtic, where he won the Scottish Premiership in both seasons.

Overall, Schmeichel made 817 appearances across his domestic career, and a further 120 for the Denmark national team, with whom he reached the semi-finals of Euro 2020.

"I think everyone dreams of saying goodbye on the field, but you don't always get what you want," Schmeichel said.

"I've had so much else along the way, so football doesn't owe me anything. I've had so many opportunities, so many experiences.

"What stands out most are the friendships and connections I've made. The moments I've shared with them - for better or worse."