Scott Brown has thanked Celtic "for all of the reminiscences" after asserting his retirement.
Document Sport completely revealed on Friday evening that the membership's legendary former skipper had formally taken the choice to hold up his boots.
Brown departed Aberdeen following the arrival of Jim Goodwin in March with the expectation he would proceed to pursue his teaching profession after serving as Dons player-coach underneath Stephen Glass.
And he confirmed he'd referred to as time on his enjoying profession and now has administration on his thoughts.
Celtic posted a Tweet from their official account acknowledging Brown 's resolution and promised tributes to the 36-year-old within the coming days.
The Tweet learn: "Legendary former #CelticFC Captain Scott Brown has immediately introduced his retirement from skilled soccer. We can pay tribute to Scott over the approaching days.
"Get pleasure from your retirement and better of luck in your subsequent chapter."
And Brown replied: "Thanks for all of the reminiscences"
Brown made a complete of 787 appearances for Celtic, Hibs and Aberdeen throughout a glittering profession.
At Celtic Park, he picked up an unimaginable 23 main honours.
The midfielder additionally loved a distinguished worldwide profession, incomes 55 caps for Scotland.