Rob Gronkowski Says ‘No Likelihood’ He Returns To Soccer, ‘Fortunately Retired’

Rob Gronkowski will NEVER play one other down within the NFL … at the very least, that is what the longer term Corridor of Famer is now saying — telling TMZ Sports activities this week there’s “no likelihood” he comes again.

The 33-year-old hung up his spikes in June 2022 … however many thought he might ultimately make a return — contemplating he had already retired and unretired as soon as earlier than in his profession.

However, after sitting out the complete 2022 season — and, after his good buddy, Tom Brady, known as it quits this offseason — Gronk instructed Michael Babcock and Mojo Muhtadi he is formally executed.

“There is no likelihood anymore,” the previous Buccaneers and Patriots tight finish mentioned of a doable comeback. “I am fortunately retired.”

Gronk, although, says he is nonetheless utilizing his athleticism … telling the blokes he is really picked up pickleball in retirement — and, based on him, he is good at it!!

“I beat my brother, Chris, who performs with professionals, and my different brother, Gordon, who performs with professionals too!” he mentioned. “And I beat ’em with a median Joe — my different brother, Glenn G., was my associate!”

“So,” he added, “I am fortunately retired. I am nonetheless competing, I am nonetheless successful, so I do not even want to return to soccer.”

Gronk can be spending time at his alma mater, the Univ. of Arizona, the place he is slated to be a staff captain for the Wildcats’ spring soccer recreation on April 15.

Gronk will face off together with his bro, Chris, who may even be manning the staff reverse of Rob’s.