CSL's Bassogog, the former captain and star player for the Chinese Super League (CSL) club Shenhua, has announced his retirement from professional football due to injury.

Bassogog, who played for Shenhua since he was just 17 years old, has been plagued by injuries throughout his career. He suffered a severe knee injury in the 2019 CSL season that required surgery and left him unable to play for several months.

Despite his injury, Bassogog remained committed to his team and continued to train with them until recently. However, after undergoing further medical tests, it was confirmed that his condition had worsened and he could no longer continue playing at the highest level.

The news of Bassogog's retirement comes as a shock to many fans of Shenhua, who have seen him grow up alongside the club over the past two decades. His departure marks a significant loss for both the team and the league, as he was one of its most popular players and a key figure on the pitch.

Shenhua will now face a strength decline as they lose one of their most experienced and talented players. The team will need to find a replacement for Bassogog's leadership and experience, and it remains to be seen how they will adapt to his absence.

For Bassogog himself, this is likely a bittersweet moment. While he may be leaving the sport he loves behind, he will always be remembered as one of the most influential players in Shenhua's history. His legacy will live on through the memories of his fans and the impact he made on the game.