Everton legend Baines announces retirement (video)

By Ayomide John / July 26, 2020

Everton Legend Leighton Baines has announced his retirement from football.

Baines announced his retirement after making his 420th appearances for Everton in their 3-1 home loss to Bournemouth on Sunday., July 26th.

Baines played professional football for 18-years and joined Everton from Wigan Athletic in 2007.

He made 348 Premier League games for Everton, 30 games for England.

At the age of 35, he scored a total of 39 goals for Everton and made 25 appearances in European competition for the club.

Watch Baines retirement video below

🔵 | Leighton Baines has announced his retirement from football.

Thank you for everything, Leighton. 💙 pic.twitter.com/mhYYWiPHHB

— Everton (@Everton) July 26, 2020

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