{"id":12648,"date":"2026-08-08T17:35:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T17:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/?p=12648"},"modified":"2026-08-08T17:38:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T17:38:44","slug":"bombshell-announcement-crystal-palace-fc-defensive-midfielder-jefferson-lerma-stuns-epl-world-with-shock-retirement-due-to-see-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/08\/08\/bombshell-announcement-crystal-palace-fc-defensive-midfielder-jefferson-lerma-stuns-epl-world-with-shock-retirement-due-to-see-more\/","title":{"rendered":"BOMBSHELL ANNOUNCEMENT: Crystal Palace FC defensive midfielder Jefferson Lerma Stuns EPL  World With Shock Retirement due to &#8230;See more\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"a053919098f6cd216e6b44e16ee806cb\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<div  id='HB_Footer_Close_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n <div id='HB_CLOSE_hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <div id='HB_OUTER_hbagency_space_107379'>\r\n<div id='hbagency_space_107379'><\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12650\" src=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-1909692413-scaled-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-1909692413-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-1909692413-scaled-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-1909692413-scaled-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-1909692413-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/GettyImages-1909692413-scaled-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In a development that has sent shockwaves across the English Premier League, Crystal Palace FC defensive midfielder Jefferson Lerma has reportedly stunned supporters and the wider football community with an unexpected decision to retire from professional football.<\/p>\n<p>According to the announcement, Lerma has decided to bring his playing career to an early close after carefully considering his future, personal wellbeing and the desire to dedicate more time to his family.<\/p>\n<p>The Colombian midfielder has been known for his strength, determination and leadership in the centre of the pitch. 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